What we specialize in at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center is compassionate care – we take care of our patients. It’s complete care. The patients don’t have to go out and find a radiologist. We have the radiation oncologist, the chemotherapy, the surgery, the radiology, we have all kinds of nursing people as well as help getting physical therapy and getting in-the-home assistance. Patients also can expect cutting-edge care because we run such a terrific science program here. I really like working with the patients. No question about it. It’s not that I’m doing some trivial procedure six times a day. When someone comes in with a brain tumor, there’s usually some bonding, and instead of running away from that, I really enjoy it. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

I am currently the chief of the division of Epilepsy, Sleep, and Clinical Neurophysiology. I see epilepsy patients and patients with sleep disorders. The epilepsy patients that I see often have a hard time controlling their seizures or have other epilepsy-related problems. At Duke, we have many options, including clinical trials, advanced medications, and surgical options, that we can offer patients to get them to a better quality of life with fewer or no seizures. In sleep disorders, I see many patients with sleep apnea and have a passion for treating individuals with narcolepsy. My philosophy is that I want patients to be aware of all the different treatment options that they have available this them. Together, we come up with what I, the patient, and the family think is the best approach for the individual. This way, we can individualize the treatment for each person. It is very gratifying for me to see patients doing so much better with the appropriate medications and pursuing the dreams they have and doing the things they really want to do. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Microvascular Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

Although I enjoy all facets of neurosurgery, my practice is devoted to caring for patients with spinal-based pathologies ranging from degenerative disease, trauma, and deformity but centered on patients with spinal tumors. I aim to provide a comprehensive patient experience through collaborations with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best overall but personalized patient care. I have undergone additional training learning specialized techniques from spine oncology experts around the world in order to bring these potential treatments and strategies to my patients. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

I am an adult neurologist with further specialization in neuro-oncology. I treat adult patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors of the brain and spine. My focus is combining compassionate patient-centered care with cutting-edge research. I want my patients to not only live longer, but also live better. I encourage my patients to be open and honest with me about their symptoms so I can find ways to help them feel better while undergoing treatment. What I love most about my job is seeing the courage and strength exhibited by my patients and their families. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.

I am a neurologist and cancer doctor who treats brain tumors and researches ways to improve quality of life for brain tumor patients. As a college student, I thought I was going to be a scientist, but fell in love with studying the brain and its inner workings. I enjoy being at Duke, because I work with some of the top clinicians and researchers in the field, and a generous and warm-hearted staff that helps patients and their loved ones through treatment. It is hard to pick one thing I enjoy about my job. I enjoy seeing patients and their loved ones, being at the cutting edge of research and teaching the next generation of doctors. I think it is the chance to do so many different things that makes my job special. Outside of work, I enjoy shopping at farmer’s markets, cooking and exercising. I also collect Swatch watches - I have over 400!. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

Robert Isaacs is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Isaacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Galgano is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Galgano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Kyphosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Galgano is currently accepting new patients.

Eldad Hadar is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hadar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hadar is currently accepting new patients.

Colette Shen is a Radiation Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemangioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.