
Overview
I am a neurologist who specializes in caring for people while they are in the hospital. In order to provide the best medical care, I explain clearly what is happening and what it may mean for the future.
Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 122 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
Christopher Eckstein is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eckstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Rasmussen Encephalitis. Dr. Eckstein is currently accepting new patients.
Office
I am a neurologist who focuses on multiple sclerosis and related inflammatory conditions of the brain. I attended Duke as an undergraduate student and then again as a neurology resident and fellow. After a career in the Navy, I returned to Duke as part of the faculty in 2002. I am proud to be a part of the Department of Neurology because of its commitment to expanding expertise in the area of multiple sclerosis, not just for our own patients, but for people worldwide. I love the challenge of figuring out the best treatment for each individual I care for, and I am passionate about educating patients about the risks and benefits of the different therapies available so they can partner with me in making decisions about their health. I am committed to providing the best care possible to my patients and giving them hope for the future. Dr. Skeen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
I am interested in both outpatient and inpatient care of patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including a focus on sports neurology and sports concussion, general neurology, and autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), sarcoidosis, vasculitis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating peripheral neuropathy. At Duke, we have talented neurology residents and fellows as well as advanced practice providers who help to provide excellent care. It is a big plus for patients to have these additional talented people thinking about their care. Thanks for considering Duke for your neurological care. Dr. Morgenlander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Powers isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- SeizuresDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- ThrombectomyDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.



