Dr. Robert Lacin

I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

Chester Yarbrough is a Neurosurgery provider in Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yarbrough is currently accepting new patients.

I am physician assistant specialized in pediatric neurosurgery. I started working in neurosurgery in 2023, after working several years of working in outpatient psychiatry. I have always had a strong passion for working with children and am honored to be a part of you or your loved one's care. I understand that your child seeing a specialist, specifically a neurosurgeon, may be a daunting experience. It is my goal for you and your family to feel supported and understood during this process. Our neurosurgery team as a whole strives to care for your child like they are one of our own. It is truly a privilege to be trusted with the care of your child or loved one. Dr. Vecchiola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Delirium.