
Overview
I am a radiation oncologist, who specializes in treating head and neck and skin cancers. I chose this career path after watching an amazing friend receive treatment for a voice-box tumor. Her experience inspired me to dedicate my life to helping people like her. The relationships I develop with my patients, their families, and the clinical team are key to clinical success. By educating my patients about their cancers and treatment options, answering questions, and working together to develop a treatment plan, I empower my patients and provide the support they need to get through their treatments. I value being part of a skilled multidisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate and top-notched clinical care. I strive to constantly improve head and neck cancer treatments and am grateful to be able to offer cutting-edge clinical trials options to my patients. Outside of work, I treasure time with my family typically spent in outdoor activities including hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, running, kayaking, skiing, traveling, and playing/watching sports. We enjoy being active in the community and engaging in good causes.
Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- 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
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center
Brian Czito is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Czito has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Duke Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
I’m a radiation oncologist who primarily treat patients with gastrointestinal cancers and breast cancer. I also do clinical research trials. I’m specifically researching how exercise impacts a patient’s cancer growth and side effects of cancer. I’ve always liked helping people and in college I volunteered in the oncology ward and knew then I had found my passion. Interacting with patients is my favorite part of my job. I like to explain to them how radiation works and how it can benefit them. My hope is to provide my patients with an explanation that gives them less anxiety and less fear about the treatment. Dr. Palta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Duke Cancer Center Cary Radiation Oncology
I graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1983 and served as a nuclear-trained officer on board two submarines before shifting to the Navy Medical Corps. Following medical school, I completed Diving Medical Officer training and served as head of diving research at the Naval Medical Research Center. After completing specialty training, I completed my 30+ year Navy career as Head, Radiation Oncology at Naval Medical Portsmouth Virginia. After returning to Duke, I served two years as Medical Director, Danville Center for Radiation Oncology, where I helped introduce technological advances into the clinical setting designed to improve treatment precision while minimizing treatment-related side effects. I joined Duke’s Wake County Radiation Oncology team in June 2017, and see patients in Raleigh and Cary. My clinical focus is on multi-disciplinary treatment of gynecologic, genitourinary, and lower gastrointestinal malignancies, with a focus on quality-of-life through minimizing treatment-related side effects. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
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
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Robbins isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- MelanomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.



