Murat Arcasoy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Arcasoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Arcasoy is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Hardie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardie has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

I am a hematology/oncology specialist who first decided to work with cancer patients after volunteering for several years at the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. I have a concentration in breast cancer but treat all types of cancer and blood disorders. I have been privileged to work with a very diverse, multicultural patient population from all areas of the world. I feel that it is very important to take a multidisciplinary approach to address all patient needs throughout their cancer journey. I remain deeply committed to that goal, involving their caregivers and all other team members to provide the highest level of support and patient care. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and did my medical training in the Washington, D.C. region. In my free time, I enjoy being a wife and devoted mother to two sons, going to the opera, singing, traveling, and cooking. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

Soheir Adam is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adam has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

I am a medical oncologist who primarily focuses on treating breast cancer. I’ve been at Duke Raleigh since 2007, and I also serve as the hospital’s chief medical officer. My favorite part of my job is the initial patient visit. It’s not unusual for patients to arrive for their appointment feeling fearful and anxious. I enjoy making them feel more comfortable and at ease with their diagnosis and treatment plan by the end of the visit. To further build that bond and trust, I encourage my patients to have full access to me, even on weekends or holidays, so I can help guide their treatment. I decided to become a doctor when I was 18 years old and heading to college. I felt that I would be passionate about taking care of people and my intuition turned out to be right. I am married to a physician and my oldest son is a medical school graduate, so medicine is now firmly in my family’s blood. Dr. Spiritos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Sandy El Bitar is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. El Bitar has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia.

I am a board-certified hematologist-oncologist. I diagnose and treat many types of cancers. I also diagnose and treat benign conditions that impact the bone marrow, blood cells, and cause concerning bleeds or thrombosis (clots). Through my volunteering, work, and personal life, I have witnessed the impact of a cancer diagnosis or complex medical illness on patients and their loved ones. I have always been drawn to helping people and their families during such critical times. I work with a diverse, multicultural patient population from North Carolina and around the world. I aim to provide empathetic, thorough care for all my patients. I was born in New York, raised in New Mexico, and my education and experiences have taken me to places like Washington, D.C., Chicago, and New York/New Jersey. Each has shaped me to be a better physician and person. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, being in nature, and exploring vegan recipes and eateries. Dr. Ganga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

I study disorders of the bone marrow and bone marrow failure syndromes. I also see some leukemias and lymphomas and other blood malignancies. Duke offers a very personalized, individualized level of care to each patient. Nobody is the same, so we take the whole patient, we listen to them, and we offer our best recommendations for treatment options. We offer some of the latest treatment options that are available, usually in the setting of a clinical trial. If not, we offer the latest advancement in the field. When I was going through medical school, molecular biology was the new field. Everything was being described as a new cancer-causing gene. And to me that was so appealing – we’re going to figure out what causes cancer and new ways to treat it. That’s what really brought me into the hematology oncology world – things were being discovered that were new and exciting and hopefully would lead to new treatment options. Duke offers an extremely high standard of care. Though we’re not always successful and the disease sometimes wins, our goal is to give the patients the best possible care. Dr. De Castro Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Since studying basic immunology prior to beginning my clinical training, I have been deeply interested in applying immunological perspective for the treatment of cancers including hematologic malignancies. Interestingly emerging immunotherapies showed very promising results in recent years. In my clinic, I treat patients with multiple myeloma which is one type of cancer arising from plasma cells. My research will focus on developing early phase clinical protocols utilizing novel cellular therapy approach and also improving the outcomes of blood and marrow transplantation. My ultimate goal is to provide better treatment options than the current standard approach to patients. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Hui Chen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Mesenchymoma. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Steinberg is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

Ivy Altomare is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Altomare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Purpura, and Splenectomy.

David Simel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Simel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Hyperventilation, Fainting, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Splenectomy.

Samuel Payne is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

Walter Pharr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pharr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Pharr is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Finnegan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Finnegan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Finnegan is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Wehbie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wehbie has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glossitis, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. Dr. Wehbie is currently accepting new patients.

Mazen Khusayem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Khusayem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Khusayem is currently accepting new patients.

I treat adult patients with a broad range of clinical ailments and obesity. I particularly enjoy disease prevention and geriatrics. My approach to care is holistic, respectful, patient-centered, and guided by science. I strongly believe in the prevention of disease whenever possible. I enjoy seeing patients, getting to know them well, and helping them to achieve their desired goals. Dr. Tushabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Renovascular Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Ara Metjian is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Metjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Thrombocytopenia, Blood Clots, and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.