I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey. Dr. Than is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Omar Moore is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Houng is currently accepting new patients.

As a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery, I have dedicated my professional life to treating patients with spine disorders. These include spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, herniated discs and spine tumors. I incorporate minimally-invasive spine (MIS) techniques whenever appropriate to minimize pain and length of stay, yet not compromise on achieving the goals of surgery, which is ultimately to get you back to the quality of life you once enjoyed. I was drawn to medicine and neurosurgery for the unique ability to incorporate the latest in technology and neuroscience to making patients better. I will treat you and your loved ones with the same kind of care I would want my loved ones to be treated with. In addition to my clinical practice, I will be working with Duke Bioengineers and Neurobiologists on important basic and translational questions surrounding spinal cord injuries (SCI), which we hope to bring to clinical relevance. Dr. Abd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Kimberly Hamilton is a Neurosurgery provider in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. 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 Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Fadia is currently accepting new patients.