Overview
Although I enjoy all facets of neurosurgery, my practice is devoted to caring for patients with spinal-based pathologies ranging from degenerative disease, trauma, and deformity but centered on patients with spinal tumors. I aim to provide a comprehensive patient experience through collaborations with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best overall but personalized patient care. I have undergone additional training learning specialized techniques from spine oncology experts around the world in order to bring these potential treatments and strategies to my patients.
Dr. Rory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 269 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Chiari Malformation.
Insurance
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rory has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic
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. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.
Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc
Chester Yarbrough is a Neurosurgery provider in Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. 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.
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
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 Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Chiari Malformation, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Bone TumorDr. Rory isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChordomaDr. Rory isDistinguished. Learn about Chordoma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Rory isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Spinal TumorDr. Rory isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Rory isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Rory isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- EncephaloceleDr. Rory isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- Fractured SpineDr. Rory isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Rory isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Rory isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Rory isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Anton SyndromeDr. Rory isExperienced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- AstrocytomaDr. Rory isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone GraftDr. Rory isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Rory isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.


