I care for patients who are diagnosed with lymphoma. I am really passionate about my work because our scientific understanding of lymphoma is rapidly increasing. This new knowledge is helping us care for our patients better. I strive to understand my patients, both how they feel physically and emotionally. I aim to guide my patients through the best treatment options for them. These choices may include new treatments and clinical trials. I always try to treat my patients like my own family. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I am a radiation oncologist and have been practicing in the Triangle area since 1988. I treat all types of cancer, and I work closely with medical oncologists and surgeons to provide personal care. I enjoy getting to know my patients and guiding them through their radiation treatments. Dr. Sailer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.

I am convinced that caring for patients with malignant hematologic diseases requires not only up-to-date medical knowledge, but also an understanding of the individual patient's needs and circumstances. I encourage patients to take an active role in their treatment and recovery and I work with them to develop an individualized treatment plan that includes the most advanced therapies available today. My practice focuses primarily on disorders of the lymphatic system (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia). As an integral part of my clinical activities, I am dedicated to teaching young physicians at all levels of training and educating the next generation of hematologists. Dr. Stefanovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I was drawn to the field of oncology because cancer is a terrifying diagnosis for most people. It is one of those health issues that make people very nervous. I find great satisfaction working with cancer patients to help allay their fears and provide the best care possible. For me, it is rewarding to work with individuals who express so much courage in overcoming a difficult diagnosis. It is very rare that a patient comes alone to an appointment. Usually they have a spouse, son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a mother or father accompanying them. I spend a lot of time answering family member’s questions, who often provide a significant amount of care and support for their loved one. My job is to help educate both the patient and the family and to formulate a plan by which we can provide comprehensive care for all of the patient’s needs. Dr. Kelsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

I study disorders of the bone marrow and bone marrow failure syndromes. I also see some leukemias and lymphomas and other blood malignancies. Duke offers a very personalized, individualized level of care to each patient. Nobody is the same, so we take the whole patient, we listen to them, and we offer our best recommendations for treatment options. We offer some of the latest treatment options that are available, usually in the setting of a clinical trial. If not, we offer the latest advancement in the field. When I was going through medical school, molecular biology was the new field. Everything was being described as a new cancer-causing gene. And to me that was so appealing – we’re going to figure out what causes cancer and new ways to treat it. That’s what really brought me into the hematology oncology world – things were being discovered that were new and exciting and hopefully would lead to new treatment options. Duke offers an extremely high standard of care. Though we’re not always successful and the disease sometimes wins, our goal is to give the patients the best possible care. Dr. De Castro Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

People in need of a bone marrow transplantation can often be scared or intimidated by what is ahead of them -- my goal, when seeing a new patient, is to devote all the time and effort that is needed to address these emotions. My hope is that after this visit, my patient will feel reassured and hopeful that the Duke team of providers will do all that it can to restore them to health, and allow them to return to their lives. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Soham Puvvada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Puvvada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Follicular Lymphoma, and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).

Robin Hardie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardie has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

I am a hematology/oncology specialist who first decided to work with cancer patients after volunteering for several years at the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. I have a concentration in breast cancer but treat all types of cancer and blood disorders. I have been privileged to work with a very diverse, multicultural patient population from all areas of the world. I feel that it is very important to take a multidisciplinary approach to address all patient needs throughout their cancer journey. I remain deeply committed to that goal, involving their caregivers and all other team members to provide the highest level of support and patient care. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and did my medical training in the Washington, D.C. region. In my free time, I enjoy being a wife and devoted mother to two sons, going to the opera, singing, traveling, and cooking. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

I am a radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist with a major interest in cancer imaging and treatment. My goal is to provide anatomic and molecular imaging that will guide patient care and improve treatment outcomes. Another major interest that I have is radiotheranostics, where we utilize targeted molecular probes (radiotracers) for imaging potential tumor targets with PET/CT or SPECT/CT. We then treat the tumors with similar molecular probes attached to a therapeutic radioisotope. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Lung Nodules, and Bladder Reconstruction.

I see patients with blood related cancers, primarily lymphoma. I provide them with comprehensive care from the time they come in for diagnosis until they are cured. Duke is special because I can bring the power of a large medical center with expertise across disciplines together for the care of each patient. One of the nicest parts of my job is the Christmas cards I receive from patients that I’ve treated. For many patients who are doing well, we discharge them from the clinic after five years. The Christmas cards give me the opportunity to see that they are getting on with their lives and to hear about how their families are doing. Outside of work, my wife and I spend a lot of our free time with our two daughters and their children. We like the beach, biking and hiking as a family. Dr. Diehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Richard Lopez is a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lopez has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Since studying basic immunology prior to beginning my clinical training, I have been deeply interested in applying immunological perspective for the treatment of cancers including hematologic malignancies. Interestingly emerging immunotherapies showed very promising results in recent years. In my clinic, I treat patients with multiple myeloma which is one type of cancer arising from plasma cells. My research will focus on developing early phase clinical protocols utilizing novel cellular therapy approach and also improving the outcomes of blood and marrow transplantation. My ultimate goal is to provide better treatment options than the current standard approach to patients. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

What makes Duke Health unique in bone marrow transplants is its holistic approach. We take care of the disease -- which is important, because these are very serious, potentially fatal diseases. But at the same time, we pay attention to patients’ emotional and psychological well-being in addition to their physical well-being. And not only for patients but also the whole family, because the caregivers and other parts of the family need attention as well. I wanted to go into medicine, because it was a great way to interact and take care of patients. In my mind, cancer is one of two diseases within internal medicine where you can actually cure people. The best part of bone marrow transplant is that the time between the laboratory and the patient is short. Patients who need a transplant tend to be relatively sick and in need of new therapies. That’s been very intellectually challenging and fun. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

I work with a world-class team of doctors and nurses to help patients with blood cancers, such as lymphoma and leukemia. Prior to coming to Duke, I practiced in a community cancer center for 15 years in Pennsylvania and served thousands of patients with a variety of cancers, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, etc. My primary responsibilities include cancer evaluation and management, symptom and side effect management, patient and family education and counseling, care coordination with other team providers, and survivorship follow-ups. In caring for my patients, I apply a patient-centered approach by integrating physiological-psychological-social aspects for individual patients. Before coming to the United States, I studied nursing and worked as a nurse in China. Over the years, I have given lectures to oncology nurses in many places in China to share my cancer nursing knowledge and expertise. Outside my work, I enjoy daily walking, yoga, and spending time with my family, friends, and lovely, furry Bichon Frise. Ms. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Leukemia.

I am a nurse practitioner in the Division of Hematological Malignancies and Cellular Therapy. My focus is on treating patients with the diagnosis of lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and other hematologic disorders. In my practice, I enjoy working closely with my patients and their families to create an individualized plan that addresses all aspects of their care. Practicing evidence-based medicine is a pillar of my practice. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the local area. My husband and I also love spending time with our rescue dog. Ms. Schmidtke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Gwynn Long is a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Long has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

I focus on treating patients with blood cancers who are considering stem cell or bone marrow transplantation. There have been significant improvements in transplantation over the last 20 years, which has improved outcomes. These improvements include the ability to use lower doses of chemotherapy to reduce toxicity for patients, as well as strategies to reduce the risk of relapse. I am interested in using new therapies and approaches to improve outcomes after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers. It is important to work together with patients to determine their goals for treatment and select the best path forward. I have enjoyed working with patients and their families for many years after their transplant. Dr. Alyea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

I treat patients with blood disorders and cancers, and I have a particular interest in helping patients with hematologic blood cancers, like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, including the use of cellular therapies. I am fortunate to have a great team that works with me. We emphasize providing compassionate, individualized care using up-to-date, evidence-based treatments, including access to clinical trials. My patients are often going through a great deal, and I am devoted to their care. I have lived in this community for several decades and am honored to practice here. Dr. Ramalingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

The Division of Cellular Therapy does bone marrow transplants and stem cell transplants for patients with different types of blood cancers. Specifically, I see patients with multiple myeloma or other plasma cell issues like amyloidosis. Many of the cases in my clinic are difficult. So I spend a lot of time talking with my patients, explaining the disease when they come as new patients and talking about the complexity of the disease, because it’s important that they understand what to ask their physicians here at Duke and at home. There’s no standard treatment for myeloma. We have different options – continuation of therapy, immediate transplant or transplant later. I like to explain to patients why I favor a certain treatment approach and why I think it would be the best approach for them. Dr. Gasparetto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colonoscopy.