Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes. Dr. Passias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

William Richardson is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Richardson has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

John Barr is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical interests include the assessment, diagnosis, and nonsurgical treatment of spine disorders; fluoroscope-guided lumbar facet-joint injections; epidural steroid injections; sacroiliac joint injections; radio-frequency ablation; ultrasound-guided peripheral-joint injections; musculoskeletal medicine; medical acupuncture; performing arts and dance medicine; pregnancy-related back pain; spine wellness; and integrative approaches to spine pain. Dr. Keeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

I am an academic board-certified spine surgeon with more than 25 years of experience treating spine disease. I address a variety of spinal conditions, including upper cervical instability; cervical degenerative and traumatic disease; thoracic disease and deformity; lumbar degeneration and instability; spinal trauma (cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral); metastatic spine disease; spinal infections; and complex spine conditions. In surgery, I use traditional open techniques, minimally invasive spine surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. Dr. Danisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

I spent five years doing plastic surgery for burn victims, during which time I saw many patients who had very limited function and suffered chronic pain. Physical medicine and rehabilitation attracted me because it focuses on the patient’s functional improvement and quality of life. I specialize in delivering individualized, integrated, and expedited care that helps my patients reach their functional goals. I perform image-guided interventional spine procedures, medical management and acupuncture. While my focus is on providing nonsurgical treatments, I am both fortunate and honored to closely partner with the exceptional spine surgeons at the Duke Spine Center. I look forward to meeting you and helping alleviate your back and neck pain. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Robert Isaacs is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Isaacs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

I was drawn to medicine at an early age and have always been fascinated with the blending of science and the humanities with the direct care of patients. I enjoy getting to know my patients as individuals, and their personal goals of treatment. I believe in using a broad spectrum of treatment options including procedural and non procedural options to provide comprehensive care. I am particularly interested in interventional pain management including ultrasound guided procedures, spine injections, and neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation. I am very happy to be a part of Duke, working closely with excellent surgeons, neurologists, and nursing staff in order to provide the best care possible for my patients. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. I like to travel and am an avid reader of history and biographies. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Neuralgia, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, and Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome.

I treat spine and movement disorders. My favorite part of my job is seeing my patients benefit from procedures that improve their quality of life. I also enjoy the integration of research into clinical practice and learning how research can benefit future generations. I spent seven years at the University of Minnesota before coming to Duke. I’ve been at Duke now for more than 25 years. Duke offers a number of things from performing ordinary, common procedures very well to successfully taking on very complex procedures all in the same day. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and traveling with my wife. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vagotomy.

I listen to my patients' goals and concerns to create a treatment strategy that respects each patient's wishes. I focus on every detail of care to help achieve the best possible outcome, with a customized plan for each individual. I communicate in a straightforward manner to help my patients understand their condition and options. Outside of work, I enjoy riding my horses in jumping competitions across the country and volunteering at a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with traumatic injuries. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Chiari Malformation, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

I am a neurosurgeon and researcher who focuses on surgical solutions for movement disorders and pain due to cancer, prior nerve injury, stroke, failed back surgery, limb amputation, trigeminal neuralgia and other causes. I have always been fascinated by how the brain and spinal cord works, converting a thought in your mind to a physical action or feeling. As a neurosurgeon, I get to treat people who have problems with this process. Every day, I get to help patients make dramatic improvements in their quality of life, which is greatly rewarding. At Duke, we’re lucky to have access to the latest technologies and world-class research. Our technology allows us to perform surgeries in the least invasive, most precise ways possible. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three young boys. Dr. Lad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

What we specialize in at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center is compassionate care – we take care of our patients. It’s complete care. The patients don’t have to go out and find a radiologist. We have the radiation oncologist, the chemotherapy, the surgery, the radiology, we have all kinds of nursing people as well as help getting physical therapy and getting in-the-home assistance. Patients also can expect cutting-edge care because we run such a terrific science program here. I really like working with the patients. No question about it. It’s not that I’m doing some trivial procedure six times a day. When someone comes in with a brain tumor, there’s usually some bonding, and instead of running away from that, I really enjoy it. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

I specialize in the treatment of brain tumors and spinal disorders. I am a native of North Carolina and after spending time in military service, I have returned to provide care at Duke because I believe the people and assets here are dedicated to providing the best possible neurological care. I was drawn to the field of neurosurgery after my own family's experience with a brain tumor. I know firsthand that in the treatment of neurological disease, compassionate communication and joint decision-making with each patient is as important as the surgical procedure. I aim to bring up-to-date methods and treatments as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to help each patient deal with their illness. I also promise to help each individual understand all aspects of their care with the most honest and straightforward guidance that I can provide. In my spare time, I am very active in the outdoors of North Carolina as I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Jimmy Mali is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mali has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Jairon Downs is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Muscle Atrophy.

Carl Smith is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

I’ve practiced interventional pain and musculoskeletal medicine for the past 20 years, and re-joined Duke in 2010 to build a program that sheds new light onto the treatments for nerve and arthritis pain. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with many talented clinicians and researchers in the United States and Europe, allowing us to build a program in the Center for Translational Pain Medicine that moves beyond traditional pain medications and avoids many of their risks and complications. Our treatments center around the application of regenerative therapies that promote the active resolution of inflammation and pain for several arthritic conditions. I find it extremely rewarding to watch patients progress during their treatment course and meet their goals. I’m currently the Division Chief for Pain Medicine, a member of Duke’s Center for Translational Pain Medicine, Director of Regenerative Pain Therapies, and serve on the Editorial Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Buchheit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, and Neuralgia.

I specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus in spine and pain medicine. My goal is to improve each patient's level of function and quality of life by offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to those suffering with pain. I manage conservative treatments, such as medications, physical therapy, injections or implanted devices, to control pain. I work closely with Duke spine surgeons to help patients before or after surgery. I believe in viewing the patient as a whole in order to determine an effective treatment plan. Outside of medicine I am heavily involved in the performing arts. I am a Juilliard-trained classical pianist. I enjoy life in both medicine and music, as both fields demand a high skill level for listening, communicating, and sharing a depth of compassion. Being a physician is a great privilege. I strive to use my skills to offer a high level of personalized care. Dr. Mariano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Central Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Scoliosis.

I see all conditions and disorders that affect the spine in young adults to older adults. We work very hard to go through their history along with a physical exam to try to determine the cause of their problems. We then look at the best treatments available to relieve their symptoms. I think it’s important for me to establish a relationship with my patient and to figure out what the most troubling aspect of their condition is for them. My favorite part of my job is helping people alleviate their spinal pain and doing it in the way that’s the most appropriate for them. I’m just as excited about a patient whose pain improves with medicine and physical therapy as I am about a patient who needs surgery. Dr. Minchew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Coccydynia, and Spinal Stenosis.

Jason Zook is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zook is currently accepting new patients.