Syed Zafar is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Myringotomy.

Brian Czito is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Czito has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I decided to go to medical school during the early part of college and then never really looked back. I enjoyed every discipline while I was in medical school and had a difficult time selecting a specialty, until I did a rotation in Hematology/Oncology. After observing the relationships that oncologists develop with patients and their families, I knew that medical oncology was the right place for me. Getting to know my patients and their families and helping them achieve their goals, despite a cancer diagnosis, has become extremely important to me. I also enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team to make sure that patients get the most comprehensive care possible. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and running. Dr. Uronis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I am a colorectal surgeon and researcher who has been at Duke for about 25 years. I see patients who have issues with the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus. These issues include benign tumors, cancers, hemorrhoids and fistulas. The best part of my job is operating. The operating room is a special place, where we have been able to put a number of processes in place so things run smoothly and we can give patients the best chance at a good outcome. The fact that you can take a condition, operate and potentially cure a patient is fascinating to me. As a faculty member, I also enjoy when I have the chance to teach residents during the operation. When I am not at work, I enjoy fishing, hiking and playing tennis with my children. Dr. Mantyh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

I’m a radiation oncologist who primarily treat patients with gastrointestinal cancers and breast cancer. I also do clinical research trials. I’m specifically researching how exercise impacts a patient’s cancer growth and side effects of cancer. I’ve always liked helping people and in college I volunteered in the oncology ward and knew then I had found my passion. Interacting with patients is my favorite part of my job. I like to explain to them how radiation works and how it can benefit them. My hope is to provide my patients with an explanation that gives them less anxiety and less fear about the treatment. Dr. Palta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

I’m a radiation oncologist that specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies. My approach to patient care is to spend a lot of time getting to know patients first. Then, I carefully evaluate all their tests and work with other colleagues to develop an individual plan. Using a team approach, we are either able to cure patients through combined modality treatments or help ease their symptoms. Dr. Willett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

I am a medical oncologist who treats colorectal, pancreatic, and esophagogastric cancers while conducting research in tumor immunology and immunotherapy. My interest in oncology stems from experience in a cancer vaccine laboratory and working with oncologists during my undergraduate degree, who inspired my curiosity when I did not have scientists or doctors in my family. I conduct primarily laboratory-based and translational research, with the goal of finding new immunotherapeutic options supported by precision biomarkers to identify patients. In the clinic, I aim to treat my patients with innovative therapies, learn more about their cancer through research, and offer understanding through a shared decision-making process. Outside of work, I play guitar and trumpet, work on cars, and love to travel with my family. Dr. Devito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

I specialize in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) tract. Specifically trained in laparoscopic resection of inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, I perform the full range of colorectal operations, including reconstructive operations, such as ileal pouches. My clinical, research, and administrative efforts are all focused on implementing perioperative care practices that ensure best patient outcomes. Bridging specialties to best care for GI surgery patients, I particularly enjoy combined cases. For instance, I regularly operate with the pediatric surgery team on younger patients with IBD or pelvic cancer. Until my exposure to surgery in medical school, I thought I wanted the patient-doctor relationship well-known to primary care. With experience, however, I realized this relationship was possible in the practice of surgery. Colorectal surgery allows me the privilege of long-term relationships with a great variety of patients; close relationships with my colleagues; and administrative positions that promote the best care. Dr. Marosky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

I am a colorectal surgeon, which means that I am a surgeon of the abdomen. I treat patients with diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract, specifically with diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and also GI cancers, such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, and anal cancer. I try to engage with the patient as much as I can. I use as many visual things as possible, pictures or diagrams, to help explain conditions or treatments a little easier. The benefit of coming to Duke is that we have multiple specialties, so if a diagnosis is unclear to me, I have a team of colleagues who help me and patients can be comfortable knowing a team of specialists can help find a solution. Dr. Lan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Kulbir Sidhu is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Sidhu is currently accepting new patients.

Herbert Hurwitz is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hurwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

I am a nurse practitioner specializing in hospice care. Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice care provides compassionate care for people in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as well as they can for as long as they can. The hospice philosophy accepts death as the final stage of life: it affirms life, but does not try to hasten or postpone death. Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself. A team of professionals work together to manage symptoms so that a person’s last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones. Ms. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Kimberly Blackwell is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Robin Hardie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardie has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. 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 Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

S David is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. David has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

Durham born and raised, my medical career started early as a volunteer here at Duke (remember candy-stripers?). Even as a teenager, I was drawn to the oncology world and the unique interactions with patients. As a physician assistant, I am able to help shape the quality care our patients receive and improve their experiences. Working in oncology helps foster an appreciation for each and every day and I try to celebrate this in big and small ways. I especially enjoy exploring our world and seeking out new adventures with my family. Dr. Mahon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Lynch Syndrome, Anal Cancer, and Ampullary Cancer.

Diane Reidy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

My passion is the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. I strive to take the very best care of my patients that I possibly can. Working with world-class colleagues and a multidisciplinary team, which includes radiation and surgical oncologists, makes this possible. I first became interested in oncology as a first-year medical student when I got to see tumors in my pathology class. I came to appreciate the beauty of the gastrointestinal tract while observing GI surgeries as a second-year medical student. My fascination with how cancers develop and how we may develop new therapies to treat cancer led me to pursue a PhD in molecular cancer biology. This training honed the critical thinking skills that I still use to this day, as I decide how to best treat my patients. The close relationships that oncologists have with patients and their families clinched my decision to pursue a career as a medical oncologist. During my fellowship training, I sought out subspecialty training in GI oncology. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four young children and running. Dr. Mettu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

I specialize in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers with a focus on clinical trials. Clinical trial patients can come to me at any point during their disease, but they usually come to me looking for an alternative therapy once standard treatments have not been effective. I decided to become a doctor later in my career. I originally graduated from university with a non-science degree, but the excitement of advancing medical breakthroughs inspired me to start a career in medicine. As a Duke physician, I enjoy the diverse experiences that I get to have each week. In addition to taking care of patients and conducting research, I work closely with other doctors on crafting treatment plans. I also find it fulfilling to be able to apply my research to patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, jogging and skiing. Dr. Strickler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.