I grew up in a family of medical practitioners, which inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a positive impact on people's lives. I believe it is important to enrich an individual's health holistically through individualized treatment plans. I focus on improving quality of life with goals determined by the patients themselves. I treat the scope of physical medicine and rehabilitation and am always seeking to learn more. Additionally, I enjoy time in nature, playing any sport, spending meaningful time with friends and family, personal inquiry, and spiritual pursuits. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Post Polio Syndrome.

Singaravelu Jagadeesan is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Jagadeesan has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

I specialize in complex spinal and trauma surgery with a focus on pathology of the craniocervical junction, congenital spinal anomalies in adults, and cervical spinal deformities. I offer the highest quality of surgical care to improve or prevent the worsening of physical function. Whenever possible, I work with my patients to explore the non-surgical management of spinal conditions. Dr. Bhowmick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Gagliardi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Gagliardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Gagliardi is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Rymer is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Rymer has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Lithotripsy.

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 Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

I am a board-certified neurologist with a passion for providing thoughtful, comprehensive care to adults with a wide range of neurological conditions. I see patients for concerns such as seizure management, stroke follow-up care, neuropathy, and headache disorders. Dr. Whitlock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

Kimberly Hamilton is a Neurosurgery provider in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.

John Engler is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Military Health Care provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Engler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Engler is currently accepting new patients.

I am the division chief for Stroke and Vascular Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Duke Health. I see stroke patient in the emergency department, inpatient service as well as in the outpatient clinic. I also treated post-stroke limb spasticity, a disabling complication after stroke. In addition to the patient care, I also run a brain modulation and stroke recovery lab at the Duke University campus to study stroke patients in my lab to develop new stroke recovery therapy. On my days off, my boys and I are big on fishing. I enjoy drinking and collecting tea. As a stroke doctor, I do not drink coffee at all (there is a reason for it). If you come to see, I will tell you. Dr. Feng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

I am a vascular neurologist, and my passion is to help patients suffering from strokes, maximize their recovery, improve quality of life, and prevent recurrent strokes. Stroke is a sudden and often unexpected event that is life changing for many. In my clinical practice, I care for stroke patients along the continuum from the hospital to the clinic setting. My approach to clinical care is to get to know the person I am treating, establish their priorities for their medical care, and work with them to identify strategies to address their concerns and achieve desired outcomes. Dr. El Husseini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

My primary focus of clinical practice and research involves the care of patients with stroke and neurological critical illness. I am trained in vascular neurology and neurocritical care. My research focus is on hypothermia and cardiac arrest, as well as in the neurological care of the brain-injured patient who is in intensive care. Dr. Graffagnino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Swaroop Pawar is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pawar has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

As a dedicated neurologist with a specialization in general and vascular neurology, I primarily treat patients suffering from stroke. Due to the preventable nature of stroke, I strive to focus on the stroke etiology. My work includes participation in innovative clinical trials primarily on stroke identification and later rehabilitation, allowing me to bring the latest treatments to my patients. My decision to pursue neurology was driven by a fascination with the intricacies of the human brain and a desire to provide tangible relief to those affected by neurological disorders. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy people and nature photography. Dr. Shekhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Vani Chilukuri is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chilukuri has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

I am a stroke-trained neurologist and neurohospitalist. I mainly manage acute neurological conditions in the hospital setting, and help direct Duke Regional Hospital's stellar acute stroke program, where we are recognized by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. I am very interested in how we, as health care providers, deliver neurologic care in the hospital, and how we can improve that care and resulting health outcomes. I also see patients in clinic with cerebrovascular diseases, stroke, and aneurysms and manage these diseases long-term. When I am away from the hospital I enjoy spending time with my wife and our young daughter, and participate in auto racing and high performance driving events. Dr. Ehrlich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Peter Fecci is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fecci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Fecci is currently accepting new patients.

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 Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Burnsed is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Burnsed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Burnsed is currently accepting new patients.

Pola Chojecka is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chojecka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.