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Robert Hunter, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Raleigh, NC

RobertMerrillHunterMD

Thoracic Surgery Raleigh, NC

Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

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  • Office

    3000 New Bern Ave
    Suite 1100
    Raleigh, NC 27610
    Phone+1 919-231-6333
    Fax+1 919-231-6334

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1983 - 1985
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1983
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1978
  • North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State UniversityB.S., 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors Award NC Business, 2014
  • Distinguished Service Award Wake Forest School of Medicine MAA, 2013
  • Fran Pugh Loyalty Award Ravenscroft School, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Infected Descending Aortic Fistula  
    Symbas PN, Hunter RM, Vlasis SE, Ansley JD, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 6/1/1986
  • Primary Malignant Tumors of Salivary Gland Origin; A 52 year Review  
    Hunter RM, Davis BW, Gray Jr. GF, Rosenfeld L, Amer Surg, 1/1/1983
  • Gastric Ulceration After Fundic Wrapping Vagal Nerve Entrapment - A Possible Causative Factor  
    Herrington JL, Meacham PW, Hunter RM, Ann Surg, 1/1/1982

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