# North Carolina Specialty Hospital > Discover North Carolina Specialty Hospital for special surgery\. Our expert team in Durham, NC, offers exceptional care and advanced medical services\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.3, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Privacy Notice](https://www.ncspecialty.com/patient-resources/notices/privacy-notice/) - [Home](https://www.ncspecialty.com/): At NCSH, our state of the art medical facility located in the Raleigh\-Durham area specializes in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general, bariatric, interventional radiology, pain management, and reconstructive surgery\. - [Physicians](https://www.ncspecialty.com/physicians/): At NCSH, all of our physicians provide the highest quality care to our patients; implementing the most up to date practices\. - [Charity Care Policy](https://www.ncspecialty.com/patient-resources/charity-care-policy/): View this page for the Charity Care Policy at North Carolina Specialty Hospital\. - [Patient Forms](https://www.ncspecialty.com/patient-resources/patient-info/patient-forms/): Click here to view the North Carolina Specialty Hospital Downloadable Forms\. ## Posts - [The Hidden Impact of Diabetes on Your Vision: Why a Retinal Exam Is Your Best Defense](https://www.ncspecialty.com/blog/diabetic-eye-exam/): People with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, but a special eye exam can find subtle signs of change early\. - [Deviated Septum Symptoms: More Than Just a Stuffy Nose](https://www.ncspecialty.com/blog/septoplasty-surgical-procedure/): Experiencing deviated septum symptoms? Learn about treatment options and septoplasty at NCSH\. - [Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery vs\. Traditional Surgery](https://www.ncspecialty.com/blog/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery/): Compared to traditional spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures use smaller incisions, reduce risks, and lead to a faster, less painful recovery\. - [Always Stuffy? Find Out If Enlarged Turbinates Treatment Is For You](https://www.ncspecialty.com/blog/chronic-nasal-congestion-relief/): North Carolina Specialty Hospital celebrates 100 years of patient\-centered care, medical innovation, and state\-of\-the\-art medical technology\. - [Is It Screen Time or Something More? Eye Strain and Blurry Vision Explained](https://www.ncspecialty.com/blog/computer-vision-syndrome-prevention/) ## Media - [2757446](https://www.ncspecialty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2757446.png) - [2740152](https://www.ncspecialty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2740152.jpg) - [2740019](https://www.ncspecialty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2740019.jpg) - [2630456](https://www.ncspecialty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2630456.jpg) - [2816439](https://www.ncspecialty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2816439.jpg) ## Surgery - [Orthopedics](https://www.ncspecialty.com/surgery/orthopedics/): Our staff is highly trained\. NCSH staff possesses the knowledge of proven surgical techniques, which are used to ensure optimum treatment of a comprehensive spectrum of conditions\. - [Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment](https://www.ncspecialty.com/surgery/orthopedics/rotator-cuff-tear-specialists-in-durham/): Get advanced rotator cuff tear treatment in Durham at NCSH with expert surgeons and minimally invasive state\-of\-the\-art surgery for shoulder pain relief\. - [Ophthalmology](https://www.ncspecialty.com/surgery/eye-surgeon/): At North Carolina Specialty Hospital we take pride in offering ophthalmic \(eye\) surgeries across all age groups using cutting edge technology to treat various eye issues in a caring environment\. - [Advanced Laser\-Assisted Cataract Surgery](https://www.ncspecialty.com/surgery/eye-surgeon/bladeless-cataract-surgery/): The best eye surgeons in North Carolina at our hospital for special surgery ophthalmology explain and highlight the benefits of laser treatment for cloudy lenses\. - [From Injury to Recovery: Understanding Achilles Tendon Surgery](https://www.ncspecialty.com/surgery/orthopedics/ankle-surgery-and-foot-surgery/ruptured-achilles-tendon-treatment/): Learn about Achilles tendon repair surgery, treatment options, and recovery at NC Specialty Hospital\. Get expert care from a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon\. ## Support Services - [Ultrasound](https://www.ncspecialty.com/support/radiology/ultrasound/): Ultrasound imaging, also called sonography, is an important medical diagnostic tool\. - [Portable/Mobile Radiology](https://www.ncspecialty.com/support/radiology/mobile-radiology/): Portable Radiography in medical imaging has become a focal point for healthcare as technology continues to improve the quality of patient care and drive down costs\. - [Lithotripsy](https://www.ncspecialty.com/support/radiology/lithotripsy/): Lithotripsy Services are offered here at NCSH on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month\. - [Diagnostic/Fluoroscopic Radiology](https://www.ncspecialty.com/support/radiology/diagnostic-fluoroscopic-radiology/): Diagnostic/Fluoroscopic Radiology is a technology that provides physicians with moving or dynamic images on a fluoroscopic or television monitor\. - [CT \(Computed Tomography\) Scans](https://www.ncspecialty.com/support/radiology/ct-scans/): Computed tomography scanning is an X\-ray procedure that provides cross\-sectional images of specific areas of the body, mainly used for brain, spine, chest, abdominal, muscular, and skeletal imaging\. ## Physicians - [Dr\. Frank L\. Tortora](https://www.ncspecialty.com/physicians/dr-frank-l-tortora/) - [Dr\. William Rawls](https://www.ncspecialty.com/physicians/dr-william-rawls/) - [Dr\. Kevin P\. Perry](https://www.ncspecialty.com/physicians/dr-kevin-p-perry/) - [Dr\. Joseph Neighbors, Jr\.](https://www.ncspecialty.com/physicians/dr-joseph-neighbors-jr/) - [Dr\. Miyad Movassaghi](https://www.ncspecialty.com/physicians/dr-miyad-movassaghi/) ## Video Library - [Physical Therapy](https://www.ncspecialty.com/video-library/physical-therapy/): The Physical Therapy portion of the video message provides information about medical equipment needed after total joint surgery\. - [Discharge From The Hospital](https://www.ncspecialty.com/video-library/discharge-from-the-hospital/): It is important to plan for discharge prior to your surgery\. - [Total Joint Class](https://www.ncspecialty.com/video-library/total-joint-class/): This section of the joint class video will review what to expect on the day of surgery\. - [Robotic Surgery](https://www.ncspecialty.com/video-library/robotic-surgery/): See our robotic surgery with Dr\. Romine\. - [About NC Specialty Hospital](https://www.ncspecialty.com/video-library/about-nc-specialty-hospital/): We have a long standing tradition of providing low cost, high quality medical care for our patients\. ## Classes \& Events - [Joint Replacement Class](https://www.ncspecialty.com/classes-events/joint-replacement-class/): What to expect on the day of surgery, your post\-operative recovery, and stay on the Inpatient Unit\. We want to ensure you have the information you need to be prepared for your surgical experience here at North Carolina Specialty Hospital\. View our online video ## Awards \& Recognition - [2025 Patient Excellence Spinal Fusion CareChex Award](https://www.ncspecialty.com/awards/2025-patient-excellence-spinal-fusion/) - [2025 Patient Excellence CareChex Award](https://www.ncspecialty.com/awards/2025-patient-excellence-carechex-award/) - [2025 Overall Medical Care CareChex Award](https://www.ncspecialty.com/awards/2025-overall-medical-care-carechex-award/) - [2025 Overall Hospital Care CareChex Award](https://www.ncspecialty.com/awards/2025-overall-hospital-care-carechex-award/) - [2025 Spinal Fusion CareChex Award](https://www.ncspecialty.com/awards/2025-spinal-fusion-carechex-award/) ## Leadership - [Chris D’Arcangelo](https://www.ncspecialty.com/leadership/chris-darcangelo/) - [Dr\. Andrea Hill](https://www.ncspecialty.com/leadership/andrea-hill/) - [Kenneth Strachan](https://www.ncspecialty.com/leadership/kenneth-strachan/) - [David B\. Musante](https://www.ncspecialty.com/leadership/david-b-musante/) - [J\. Mack Aldridge III](https://www.ncspecialty.com/leadership/j-mack-aldridge-iii/) ## Speciality - [Orthopedics](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?speciality=orthopedics) - [Urology](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?speciality=urology) - [Joint Replacement](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?speciality=joint-replacement) - [Ophthalmology](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?speciality=ophthalmology) - [Sports Medicine](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?speciality=sports-medicine) ## Video Category - [Total Joint Class](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?video-category=total-joint-class) - [Our Specialty is You](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?video-category=our-specialty-is-you) - [Physical Therapy](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?video-category=physical-therapy) ## Type - [Classes](https://www.ncspecialty.com/?type=classes) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.ncspecialty.com/sitemap_index.xml)