I am a board-certified neurosurgeon serving patients at Duke Raleigh Hospital, where I began practicing following the completion of my service in the U.S. Army. During my military career, I was privileged to care for service members and their families in both deployed settings and major military hospitals, while also working at leading academic institutions. I bring this diverse experience to Duke, combining a mission-driven mindset with a commitment to excellence in neurosurgical care. My practice includes the full range of cranial and spinal procedures (minimally invasive, endoscopic, robotic, and open), with particular focus on meningiomas, degenerative spine conditions, trigeminal neuralgia, and metastatic disease involving the brain and spine. I believe in tailoring treatment plans to each patient's unique circumstances, integrating advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, individualized care. My goal is always to achieve the best possible outcomes while preserving function and enhancing quality of life. I am honored to serve the Wake County community in this next chapter of my career. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities with my wonderful wife and three children. Dr. Sindelar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Brain Herniation, Epidural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

Omar Moore is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hemangioblastoma, and Foot Drop. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

Sivakumar Jaikumar is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jaikumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jaikumar is currently accepting new patients.

Pola Chojecka is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chojecka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Mustafa Khan is a Radiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Developing a long-lasting patient-physician relationship is the most important aspect of my practice. I like learning about my patients’ culture and family backgrounds. I feel that this is key to understanding my patients better and allows me to provide the best care for them. I enjoy educating my patients about disease management, and I like to work with them to come up with a realistic treatment plan and goal. My other medical interests include wellness, preventive care, and chronic disease management. I am fellowship trained in geriatrics, and I like working with elderly patients as well. Balancing my medical career and personal life is a priority for me. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and daughter. My hobbies include traveling and trying out new cuisines. I value good health and fitness. My goal for myself and my patients is to get healthy and stay healthy!. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Scott Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Infant Hyperglycemia, Obesity in Children, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Lacin is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lacin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Lacin is currently accepting new patients.

Karah Lanier is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lanier has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Edwin Houng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Houng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Houng is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Hamilton is a Neurosurgery provider in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.

Mithila Fadia is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Fadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Fadia is currently accepting new patients.