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Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 map
As a cardiac surgeon, Dr. Joseph Turek performs sophistocated surgical procedures to treat heart conditions & defects in patients near Durham, NC.
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Joseph W. Turek is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Joseph Turek graduated from Other in 2002.
Dr. Turek has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Cardiology.
Dr. Turek works with two doctors including Dr. Andrew Lodge and Dr. Nicholas Andersen.
Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Joseph Turek is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of heart and cardiovascular disorders. These could include atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic. Dr. Turek may perform operations including heart transplant surgery, coronary artery bypass, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, or heart valve repair.
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Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgeons are to children what general surgeons are to adults, performing a wide range of surgeries on the organs and structures of the abdomen. Because children are still maturing and growing, their surgical needs are much different from that of an adult. Dr. Turek has been specifically trained to take these and other factors into account when planning for and performing pediatric surgeries.
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Pediatric Cardiology
Dr. Turek specializes in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues affecting children of all ages. Pediatric cardiologists are specifically trained to care for the heart and heart-related conditions in kids. As children grow into their bodies and organs, they may require the specialized care of a pediatric cardiologist should a heart condition arise.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2002
Hospital Affiliations
- State University of Iowa
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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