Portrait of Jeffrey Giles Gaca

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Jeffrey Giles Gaca, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery; Aortic Fellowship Teaching Faculty · Duke University Hospital

Durham · United States · Aortic Surgery, Valve Surgery

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Faculty overview

About Jeffrey Giles Gaca

Jeffrey Gaca leads the adult cardiac surgery section at Duke. He trained in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Duke, followed by an aortic surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania before joining Duke’s faculty in 2008. His practice and educational work include valve surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery and transcatheter valve interventions.

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At a glance

Institution
Duke University Hospital
Department
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Location
Durham · United States
Clinical focus
Aortic Surgery, Valve Surgery
Listed fellowships
1

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Associated fellowships

Adult Cardiac Closed

Advanced Aortic and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship

Duke University Hospital

Durham, United States · 1 year; abbreviated 6-month option may be available

Advanced Subspecialty Fellowship

Deadline: 15 August 2026 (2027 start)