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Duke Cancer Center20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710 map
As a general surgeon in Durham, Dr. Jacob Klapper performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Duke Cancer Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Jacob A. Klapper is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Jacob Klapper graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2003.
Dr. Klapper has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Klapper performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Klapper may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Klapper may see patients in North Carolina for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Medical University Hospital Authority
- Waccamaw Community Hospital
- Grand Strand Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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