Clerio F. De Azevedo Filho, MD, PhD
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I combine advanced imaging with a patient-centered approach to provide clear answers and personalized care for every heart.
– Clerio F. De Azevedo Filho, MD, PhD

Clerio F. De Azevedo Filho, MD, PhD

Cardiologist, Cardiothoracic Imaging Specialist

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I combine advanced imaging with a patient-centered approach to provide clear answers and personalized care for every heart.
– Clerio F. De Azevedo Filho, MD, PhD

About Me

I’ve always been drawn to understanding how the heart works — and how advanced imaging can help us detect, treat, and even prevent disease. As a cardiologist with a focus on cardiac MRI and CT, I enjoy working with patients to find answers through detailed, non-invasive imaging. My clinical and research interests center on using imaging to improve diagnosis, guide therapy, and personalize care for patients with a wide range of heart conditions. I value building strong, respectful relationships with my patients and believe in listening carefully to understand their concerns and goals. My aim is to combine compassionate care with the latest tools and knowledge to help each person make informed decisions about their heart health.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English, Portuguese

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Training and Education

Fellowship
Cardiology, Rio de Janeiro State University (Brazil), 2000-2002
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Cardiovascular Imaging, Johns Hopkins University (Maryland), 2003-2004
Residency
Internal Medicine, Rio de Janeiro State University (Brazil), 1999-2000
Education
MD, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 1998

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

My research focuses on the role of advanced cardiac imaging—particularly cardiac MRI and CT—in improving risk stratification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies. I am also interested in innovations in imaging technology and their integration into clinical workflows to support more precise and personalized cardiovascular care.

Publications

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • UHC Community Plan
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)**
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

    • **Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

External Relationships

Duke requires faculty members to report certain relationships outside of their employment in order to ensure potential conflicts can be addressed. This faculty member has reported no outside activities that relate to their Duke responsibilities.