I am interested in both outpatient and inpatient care of patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including a focus on sports neurology and sports concussion, general neurology, and autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), sarcoidosis, vasculitis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating peripheral neuropathy. At Duke, we have talented neurology residents and fellows as well as advanced practice providers who help to provide excellent care. It is a big plus for patients to have these additional talented people thinking about their care. Thanks for considering Duke for your neurological care. Dr. Morgenlander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

Hearing and balance are among the most fundamental ways people interact with the world. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I am very fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to help patients having problems with these most basic functions. Every patient I work with presents a unique and challenging problem that needs a creative solution. Whether is it surgery to remove a complex tumor at the base of the skull, placing a cochlear implant to restore hearing to the deaf, or diagnosing a complex balance problem, I am motivated to work with my patients to come up with a custom solution to their personal problem. I measure my success by my patients’ improvement and satisfaction. Dr. Kaylie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Burton Scott is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Scott has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

My passion for treating movement disorders grew after seeing dramatic improvements in my patients' quality of life due to both medical and surgical treatments. My specialty involves a combination of procedures (botulinum toxin injections, deep brain stimulator placement, and programming) and medication adjustments. As I deal with chronic disease, I enjoy getting to know my patients and families long-term. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling to new places whenever I get the chance. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vagotomy.

I see patients with a broad range of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia, tics, and Huntington's disease. I employ deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor, or dystonia, and use botulinum toxin injections for certain patients with dystonia, tremors, or tics. I work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other health care providers, with the overall goal of helping to improve the lives of patients with complex neurological diseases. Dr. Cooney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

I fell in love with neurology on day one of my clerkship year in medical school. To me, the opportunity to help patients and families through complex illnesses is simultaneously challenging and incredibly rewarding. I ultimately chose to sub-specialize in movement disorders because I enjoy being able to form long-term relationships with patients and families, and I'm optimistic that a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson disease is within reach. I'm also a core faculty member of Duke's Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and the History of Medicine, where I develop programs to help students and trainees understand the patient's perspective, improving clinician resilience and mitigating burnout. Outside of work, I am an avid runner and cyclist, looking forward to exploring trails around the Triangle. Dr. Mantri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Richard Bedlack is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bedlack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Bedlack is currently accepting new patients.

I am a specialist in neuromuscular medicine. I diagnose and treat people with neuromuscular diseases, such as ALS, neuropathy, myopathy, and myasthenia gravis. I always want to make an accurate diagnosis and provide effective treatment. However, treating every person with humanity is equally important to me. I believe in listening carefully to people as they describe their symptoms and as they express concerns they may have. Listening and treating people with respect is key to the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

Voice is central to human communication, social interaction, identity, and may be critical for professional success. Many professionals depend on having a good voice, including teachers, singers, clergy, attorneys, and call center operators. Swallowing and breathing are also vital life functions and problems in either area can lead to significant reduction in quality of life. I am grateful to have the opportunity to help people every day who are experiencing voice, breathing or swallowing problems. My goal is to collaborate with patients in a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to restore patients' voices and ability to communicate and perform, swallow, and breathe. I work with patients to personalize treatment decisions to fit their individual needs. This may include medical treatments and/or surgical interventions, as well as voice and swallowing therapy in collaboration with my speech-language pathology and singing voice specialist colleagues. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Glossectomy, and Endoscopy.

I am a neurologist who focuses on multiple sclerosis and related inflammatory conditions of the brain. I attended Duke as an undergraduate student and then again as a neurology resident and fellow. After a career in the Navy, I returned to Duke as part of the faculty in 2002. I am proud to be a part of the Department of Neurology because of its commitment to expanding expertise in the area of multiple sclerosis, not just for our own patients, but for people worldwide. I love the challenge of figuring out the best treatment for each individual I care for, and I am passionate about educating patients about the risks and benefits of the different therapies available so they can partner with me in making decisions about their health. I am committed to providing the best care possible to my patients and giving them hope for the future. Dr. Skeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

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

I am passionate about treating patients with cerebrovascular disease and stroke. I work to bring my best to the clinical setting and put patients at the center of everything we do. Dr. Ikramuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Essential Tremor, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

I enjoy general neurology, but have a particular interest in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological disorders. I previously worked as a physical therapist in an orthopedic clinic in Troy, New York, for seven years. I fell in love with the anatomy of the nervous system during my physical therapy training and again in medical school. Dr. Hawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Hemiplegia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Cerebral Palsy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Vern Juel is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Juel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Lisa Hobson is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hobson has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Andersen-Tawil Syndrome.

Scott Strine is a Holistic Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Strine has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

I care for patients with neuromuscular disorders, which include muscular dystrophy, neuropathy, autoimmune muscle, and nerve conditions, as well as inherited ones. A lot of my work is focused on a holistic approach, so I don’t just focus on the treatment of the disease, but also the way the disease is affecting the rest of the patient’s life and quality of life. I will spend the majority of my visit talking with the patient, then do a full neurological exam, and then discuss potential options and potential diagnoses. If it is a condition that is autoimmune, we can discuss various therapies that can be used and other needs at home related to mobility or basic function. Our patients have a variety of different conditions that can cause problems with breathing, cardiac abnormalities, endocrine dysfunction, and mobility problems. Our clinic here at Duke is unique because we offer multiple consultants working as a team to give the best holistic care to a patient. Dr. Raja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Thymectomy.

I specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus in spine and pain medicine. My goal is to improve each patient's level of function and quality of life by offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to those suffering with pain. I manage conservative treatments, such as medications, physical therapy, injections or implanted devices, to control pain. I work closely with Duke spine surgeons to help patients before or after surgery. I believe in viewing the patient as a whole in order to determine an effective treatment plan. Outside of medicine I am heavily involved in the performing arts. I am a Juilliard-trained classical pianist. I enjoy life in both medicine and music, as both fields demand a high skill level for listening, communicating, and sharing a depth of compassion. Being a physician is a great privilege. I strive to use my skills to offer a high level of personalized care. Dr. Mariano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysarthria. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Central Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Scoliosis.