Summary

Dr. Thomas Ortel specializes in hematology, focusing on disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs. His practice centers on diagnosing and treating complex blood conditions that affect how blood clots and flows throughout the body.

Dr. Ortel practices at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He treats patients with blood clots and embolisms, helping manage these potentially serious conditions. His expertise also includes caring for patients with low platelet counts and immune thrombocytopenia purpura, a condition where the immune system destroys platelets. He performs diagnostic tests like prothrombin time studies to evaluate blood clotting function and conducts newborn screening procedures to identify blood disorders early in life. Patients rate him 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E

40 Duke Medicine Cir Clinic 1eDurham, NC 27710

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HematologyPathologyNurse PractitionerPediatrics
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4.6 
24 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Durham , NCDurham , NCDurham , NCGRAND RAPIDS , MI
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas L. Ortel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas L. Ortel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas L. Ortel has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Hemophilia
  • Hemophilia B
  • Hemorrhagic Disorders (Bleeding Disorders)
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • von Willebrand Disease

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Where is Dr. Thomas Ortel's office located?
Dr. Thomas Ortel's office is located at 40 Duke Medicine Cir Clinic 1e, Durham, NC, 27710.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Ortel affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Ortel is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

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