I have been a faculty member at Duke for 30 years, specializing in the care of patients with epilepsy or sleep disorders. During that time, I have seen tremendous progress in the treatments available in both areas, and I remain excited about being able to provide those advances to my patients. I have also recently gained a personal perspective, having been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and becoming a dedicated CPAP user myself. Dr. Radtke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.

During my neurology and neurophysiology training at Duke, I developed an abiding fondness for my colleagues and patients, so it was an easy decision to stay on as an attending physician. I have the privilege of working with patients in both the hospital and clinic. As a hospital neurologist, my interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of acute neurologic problems, such as seizures, head injuries, infections, and autoimmune conditions. My outpatient practice focuses on the treatment of epilepsy in patients with hard-to-control seizures. In both the hospital and clinic, I have the pleasure of working with the excellent medical students, residents, and fellows of Duke University Hospital, along with nationally and internationally recognized colleagues. Dr. Luedke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

My primary goal as a physician is to provide excellent care to patients with epilepsy. I have a background in mathematics. We live in a time where technology has an major influence on our lives. While I am very interested in helping influence this, there is something about people listening to people that cannot be duplicated. Much of my current work focuses on veterans, and it is with much gratitude that I do this. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

I am currently the chief of the division of Epilepsy, Sleep, and Clinical Neurophysiology. I see epilepsy patients and patients with sleep disorders. The epilepsy patients that I see often have a hard time controlling their seizures or have other epilepsy-related problems. At Duke, we have many options, including clinical trials, advanced medications, and surgical options, that we can offer patients to get them to a better quality of life with fewer or no seizures. In sleep disorders, I see many patients with sleep apnea and have a passion for treating individuals with narcolepsy. My philosophy is that I want patients to be aware of all the different treatment options that they have available this them. Together, we come up with what I, the patient, and the family think is the best approach for the individual. This way, we can individualize the treatment for each person. It is very gratifying for me to see patients doing so much better with the appropriate medications and pursuing the dreams they have and doing the things they really want to do. Dr. Husain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Microvascular Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Scott Strine is a Holistic Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Strine has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

Christopher Eckstein is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eckstein has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neurosarcoidosis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

I am a neurologist and specialize in epilepsy. I see patients who have seizures and help them decide on a comprehensive plan for their diagnosis and treatment. I treat patients with seizures that are difficult to control. I also treat patients that have failed several medications and are looking for other options, such as surgery, clinical trials, and neuromodulation devices, such as responsive neurostimulation (RNS), vagal nerve stimulation (VNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS). I also have an interest in treating female patients with epilepsy and the role hormones can play in their seizures (eg. pregnancy). I focus not only on helping my patients control their seizures, but also addressing the other issues that are associated with being an epilepsy patient, such as depression, quality of life, medication side effects, other neurological issues, and social issues. At Duke Health, we have conferences where our entire team of epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, technicians, and neuropsychologists meet to discuss individual patients in order to offer the appropriate management. We believe in the timely identification of patients with seizures that are difficult to control and interventions to improve their quality of life. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

After working for almost six years in family medicine, my love of neurology led me to pursue further training to become a neurologist and epilepsy specialist. My practice is divided into two main settings. In the inpatient setting, I take care of patients with neurological emergencies, like stroke and seizures, as well as neurological complications from other illnesses. My outpatient practice focuses on post-hospitalization care of patients with neurological illnesses, as well as on patients with neurological conditions like intractable epilepsy, headache, and multiple sclerosis. I like to spend time getting to know my patients, collaborating with their families if needed, and exploring the root cause of a problem rather than just treating their symptoms or illness. I like to treat my patients the way I would like myself or my family to be treated. Dr. Mandge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

My primary focus of clinical practice and research involves the care of patients with stroke and neurological critical illness. I am trained in vascular neurology and neurocritical care. My research focus is on hypothermia and cardiac arrest, as well as in the neurological care of the brain-injured patient who is in intensive care. Dr. Graffagnino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

I have been an internist for many years, having first worked in upstate New York in my own private practice. My family and I moved to North Carolina in 2005. In addition to caring for my own panel of patients, I am involved in administrative work as well as teaching at the medical center and at Duke Primary Care Pickett Road. I especially enjoy internal medicine because of the problem solving that is often required to diagnose adult illnesses, and I savor the long-term relationships that I have with many of my patients. On a personal note, I have three wonderful teenage children, a black lab puppy, and my wife is a vascular surgeon. All keep me busy at home, but in my small amount of free time, I also enjoy road biking and have participated in a number of sprint and Olympic-length triathlons over the last 10 years. "". Dr. Peyser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

David Konanc is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Konanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Konanc is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Linfors is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Linfors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosarcoma, Mesenchymoma, Rheumatic Fever, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

Aurora Pajeau is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pajeau has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Her top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Migraine. Dr. Pajeau is currently accepting new patients.

I am passionate about sleep and helping patients achieve good sleep so they can be healthier and feel better during the day. I have particular interests in treating patients with obstructive and central sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and idiopathic hypersomnia. For patients with sleep apnea who haven't done well with treatment in the past, I can often help make positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy more tolerable and effective. My approach to patients is to spend time gathering information from patients and their families. Families can provide very helpful information about patients' sleep that patients might not be aware of themselves. I then work with patients to develop a treatment that is mutually agreeable, as I think it's important for patients to understand and agree with their treatment plans. Whenever possible, I avoid using medications as most sleep problems can be improved without them. Dr. Spector is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Central Sleep Apnea, REM Behavior Disorder, and Septoplasty.

I have been providing internal medicine care since 1997. My wife and I moved to the Triangle in 2009 to join the Duke family. I have always enjoyed the relationship that is built between my patients and myself. Part of being a good doctor is knowing your patients and listening to them. I try to communicate clearly and candidly with my patients about their medical conditions. My wife and I enjoy the outdoors and like taking long hikes with our dog. I also enjoy cooking, and actually contemplated going to culinary institute when I was younger. Dr. Cooner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Angela Wabulya is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wabulya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Wabulya is currently accepting new patients.

Lynn Liu is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.