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Dr. Peter Allen, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (22)
Map Pin Small Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Peter Allen, MD

Dr. Peter Allen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC. They specialize in General Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Dartmouth College and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Allen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Allen works at Practice in Durham, NC with other offices in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Pancreatic Cancer and Ileus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Allen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cancer Center Duhs
    20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 613-1909
  2. 2
    Office
    633 3rd Ave Lbby 3, New York, NY 10017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-5132
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    Duke University Hospital
    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (407) 667-0444
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  • Duke University Hospital

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Pancreatic Cancer
Ileus
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Pancreatic Cancer
Ileus
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist

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Pancreatic Cancer
Ileus
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Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Liver Cancer
Bile Duct Procedure
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Biliary Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144211905
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Dartmouth College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Allen has seen patients for Pancreatic Cancer and Ileus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Allen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Allen. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Allen.

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