Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers, the university moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke.
Duke University's Department of Surgery in Durham, NC, stands as a nationally recognized leader and world-renowned center for surgical expertise. Comprising over 125 surgeons across numerous specialized divisions, it delivers exceptional patient care within the highly-ranked Duke University Health System, performing more than 74,000 procedures annually. The department is deeply dedicated to advancing surgical knowledge through groundbreaking research, consistently ranking among the top nationally in NIH funding, including holding the number one position for several years. It is also committed to shaping the future of surgery by educating the next generation of leaders through its comprehensive residency and fellowship programs, driving innovation across various surgical fields.
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