Lauren Franz is a Psychiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Franz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Franz is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Chandler is a Psychiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chandler has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Chandler is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Piven is a Psychiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Piven is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Expressive Language Disorder, and Anorexia. Dr. Piven is currently accepting new patients.

I work as a psychiatrist in the Duke Autism clinic and support collaborative care/integrated care initiatives at Duke Health. I am passionate about education and training and take a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Chandrasekhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top area of expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Helen Egger is a Psychiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Egger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

I see patients with mitochondrial and lysosomal storage diseases, developmental delay, intellectual disability, chromosomal disorders, congenital defects, short stature, failure to thrive, and adult genetic disorders. I love the application of rapidly growing genetic knowledge to treat patients with a variety of medical problems that involve a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors, particularly since the Human Genome Project. I find it fascinating to use the massive power of sequencing technology and artificial intelligence/machine learning to predict phenotypes from genotypes with increasing clinical relevance to human health. In my spare time, I like to hike and play sports with my wife and teenage sons, play piano, and learn famous Russian poetry of the 19th century. I see patients in person and through telehealth. Dr. Niyazov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Macroglossia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Microcephaly.

With over 15 years of experience in the field of electroencephalography, epilepsy diagnosis, and the management of people with drug-resistant epilepsy, I serve as the Director of the Duke Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. My responsibilities also encompass overseeing the Analytical Neurophysiology Lab, which focuses on advancing the field of neurophysiology to more accurately localize epileptic foci in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, employing state-of-the art signal analysis techniques integrated with artificial intelligence. The ultimate aim of this endeavor is to optimize treatment efficacy through individually tailored approaches, thereby enhancing the quality of life in people with epilepsy. Central to my approach is the concerted effort to assemble a highly collaborative team to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. To do so, I also strive to integrate the latest innovative developments in the field into patient care, ensuring the highest treatment standards in our field. Dr. Frauscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Seizures, and REM Behavior Disorder.

My practice includes caring for children and adults with inherited conditions, such as inherited disorders of metabolism, genetic syndromes, mitochondrial disorders, inherited causes of growth failure or developmental delay, and conditions detected by newborn screening. My clinic works with the Pediatric Biochemical Genetics Laboratory to diagnose these conditions. We provide treatment for inherited disorders of metabolism. I work closely with the geneticists, neurologists, pediatricians, internists, and other providers at Duke University Medical Center to provide comprehensive care for my patients. My research has been aimed at developing new treatments for inherited conditions, focusing on glycogen storage diseases, like Pompe disease and von Gierke disease. We have developed gene therapy for these conditions and are in the process of starting clinical trials to test safety and benefits. Dr. Koeberl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Von Gierke Disease, X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, and Kearns-Sayre Syndrome.

I provide psychiatric care to children with neurodevelopmental differences such as autism or intellectual disability. I strive to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning, addressing medication needs for co-occurring psychiatric conditions as well as working with families, caregivers, therapists and other medical providers, school systems and other supports to help my patients flourish. In addition to serving as a psychiatrist in the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, I am a researcher investigating novel tools to measure neurodevelopmental differences. I enjoy working with interdisciplinary teams, clinically and in research. Dr. Lyndon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Selective Mutism.

Gary Maslow is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Maslow has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

I treat all types of psychiatry symptoms in children and adolescents. I use multiple different treatments, including therapy and medications. My goal is to find what can help, whether it’s a type of therapy, a specific medication, or even a hobby. I use a collaborative approach, and I want the patient to have a lot of autonomy. My goal is to educate the patient and their family as much as possible. I want everyone to be a part of the decision-making. Dr. Gurumurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top area of expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I am a clinical geneticist and a pediatrician with a deep interest in undiagnosed and rare genetic disorders. I provide medical care for children and adults with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and diagnostic evaluation for patients with symptoms and signs of genetic disorders, when evaluations have not provided a specific diagnosis. Dr. Shashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, and Micrognathia.

Joan Jasien is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jasien has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hypotonia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

My interest in medicine first grew from my experiences with family members who were ill. My training is in both general internal medicine and psychiatry. I supervise residents at Duke Outpatient Clinic and see patients in the solid organ transplant program for psychiatry. I believe in the essential nature of integrated care and extend that to the multiple areas in which I practice. My career interests center around the interplay of medicine and psychiatry, particularly in complex care settings. I consider my psychiatric practice to be psychotherapy-informed medication management. Outside of medicine, I enjoy running, watching and playing a variety of sports, listening to music, and traveling. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Richard Pavelock is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pavelock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Pavelock is currently accepting new patients.

Kristina Hardy is a Psychiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Anorexia, and Anemia.

Andrea Haqq is a Pediatrics specialist and an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Haqq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

Wei Jiang is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jiang is currently accepting new patients.

Ave Lachiewicz is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lachiewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top area of expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Raj Shah is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.