Dr. Diandra N. Ayala
Overview
I am a radiation oncologist with a particular focus on the management of women's health malignancies. I specifically work with breast and gynecologic cancer patients. I believe a critical part of patient care is appreciating where patients are during this difficult time, and providing them with the tools and understanding they need to both feel comfortable and make informed decisions. My job provides me with the opportunity to really get to know my patient’s on a personal level. It’s one of the parts I enjoy most about my job: understanding and appreciating who the patient is beyond their diagnosis, and working towards what matters most to them. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time with family and helping my young children discover the world around them.
Dr. Ayala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Vulvar Cancer.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
3404 Wake Forest Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
4101 Macon Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ayala 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.
Duke Cancer Center
I specialize in gynecological radiation oncology but also treat patients with cancer of the breast, brain and central nervous system among others. I also have a special clinical interest in brachytherapy, when radiation is delivered directly to the target internally. Duke is a world leader in treating gynecological cancers with all forms of treatment. I have the privilege of collaborating with many other specialists in gynecologic surgery, chemotherapy and pathology. We have built a state of the art gynecologic cancer program in radiation therapy with a dedicated brachytherapy suite with built-in anesthesia monitoring, imaging to allow for the most complex and pinpoint treatments to treat tumors, while sparing all normal tissue. My mother was a radiation oncologist. Growing up, her dedication to her patients inspired me. She developed truly, caring relationships and touched the lives of so many people over the decades of her practice. My wife, my two children and I currently live in Durham and have been happy members of the Duke community since 2005. Outside of medicine, I spend as much time with them as I can. Dr. Chino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Ashley Weiner is a Radiation Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Weiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Weiner is currently accepting new patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Ellen Jones is a Radiation Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Cervical CancerDr. Ayala isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Ayala isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Advanced
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Ayala isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Ayala isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Ayala isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix
- Vulvar CancerDr. Ayala isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Ayala isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Ayala isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Ayala isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Ayala isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Ayala isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Ayala isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.