
Overview
As an orthopedic oncologist, I treat cancers of the bone and muscle. My background is very different from most doctors. I started as a veterinarian and became interested in cancer because so many dogs have cancer, and I came to medical school to learn how to treat and beat some of these types of cancer. I’m still a veterinarian, and that’s a big part of what we do here. Many cancers of the bone and muscles, called sarcomas, are rare in people, but common in dogs. So continuing to treat dogs with this type of cancer lets us and our group gain a deeper understanding of how these cancers work. With my patients, I try to find out what the cancer has taken from them, and what their goals are for how to get back in control. For some, their goal is to beat the cancer no matter what. For others, the goal is to keep walking or to be able to walk again, or to be in less pain. Then we try to tailor our approach to the patient. Often, people think being a surgical oncologist must be a terrible job. But I find something in each patient to admire, because patients dealing with cancer develop a strength the rest of us don’t get to have.
Dr. Eward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ewing Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Desmoid Tumor, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 116 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Ewing Sarcoma.
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center
As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ewing Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.
Duke Cancer Center
I am an orthopaedic oncologist and specialize in tumors that affect bone and soft tissue in the musculoskeletal system. I was introduced to this specialty by my mentor in medical school, who taught me how truly complex the biology of bone is and how it contributes to human disease. I enjoy finding surgical solutions to treat tumors, and I always try to understand what the tumor does to the body, how the body reacts to the tumor, and how the tumor evolves in response to its environment. This is the driving force behind much of my research. My patients motivate me to find innovative solutions to treat their disease. Every person is different, and it is my job to understand who you are and what your goals are in order to work with you to come up with the best possible treatment plan. Dr. Visgauss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ewing Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chondrosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Liposarcoma, and Hip Replacement.
Duke Cancer Center
I feel very blessed to have a profession that allows me to serve patients with both cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the head and neck. As a head and neck surgeon, I carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment — working with our team to maximize the chance for cure while maintaining the highest quality of life. As a physician, my approach to patient care includes addressing one's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and well-being. My research endeavors strive to improve the care we provide to patients with head and neck cancers. I have had a research program in tumor immunotherapy. I am active in addressing global health needs, being involved with regular humanitarian mission trips throughout the world. I am also active in training the next generation of surgeons that are able to address and solve challenges in an ethical and virtuous way. I have, along with my colleagues, developed and instituted a virtue-based approach to residency training that will meet this need. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four kids in a variety of activities. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ewing Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Melanoma, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.
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
- Elite
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Eward isElite. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Distinguished
- Bone TumorDr. Eward isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Eward isDistinguished. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Eward isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Eward isDistinguished. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Eward isDistinguished. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Infantile MyofibromatosisDr. Eward isDistinguished. Learn about Infantile Myofibromatosis.
- Advanced
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Eward isAdvanced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Eward isAdvanced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Eward isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Eward isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Eward isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Eward isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Eward isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Bone GraftDr. Eward isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Eward isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- ChondromaDr. Eward isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- ChordomaDr. Eward isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Eward isExperienced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.



