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Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Durham, NC specializing in pediatric transplant surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2002. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2002)
Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2007)
Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MBA, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$19,691
$19,691 |
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$7,821
On-X $1,649 |
SynerGraft $36 |
PhotoFix $6 |
$6,130 |
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$6,169
RETHYMIC $6,169 |
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$5,313
$5,313 |
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$3,694
RAM $3,694 |
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$4,960
Cardiocel $1,500 |
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $1,382 |
RESTOREFLO $1,000 |
VICRYL $605 |
ECM $136 |
Other $336 |
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| $12,756 | |
| $8,313 | |
| $5,950 | |
| $2,525 |
Dr. Joseph Turek works as a pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric transplant surgery. Dr. Turek's areas of expertise include heart transplant, lung issues, and heart valve replacement. He is affiliated with Duke Health. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, TRICARE, and more. According to Duke Health, Dr. Turek is currently accepting new patients at his office in Durham, NC. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. For his residency, Dr. Turek trained at Duke University Medical Center.
