Annunziato Amendola is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amendola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Amendola is currently accepting new patients.

I am a shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health and am heavily involved in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and the prevention of sports injuries. I cultivated these interests during my time in the military. My areas of interest and expertise are in shoulder and knee injuries in athletes and techniques and treatments to return these patients back to high levels of function or sport. I treat conditions, such as shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis with a joint replacement.  My knee expertise is in ligament, cartilage, and meniscus injuries. I am involved in research, technique, and product development for each of these conditions to better help my patients. Dr. Dickens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

The desire to explore, research, and understand things in great detail has been the driving force throughout my career. This passion drew me to foot and ankle. I am focused on taking great care of patients, teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborating on the continuous development of foot and ankle surgery research. Dr. De Cesar Netto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, High Arch, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity conditions. My focus is on treating orthopaedic issues related to the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and cubital tunnel syndrome. I offer both conservative and surgical treatment options, collaborating with each patient to determine the best plan of care based on their individual goals. My expertise includes various shoulder surgeries such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder hemiarthroplasty, as well as procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. Additionally, I address upper extremity fractures, including those of the shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, and elbow. My personal experience with injuries has shaped my approach, allowing me to empathize with patients and treat them with compassion and respect. I am actively involved in research, with a specific focus on the shoulder. The collaborative research environment at Duke Health is unparalleled, and I find great satisfaction in helping patients regain their desired level of activity. Dr. Klifto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes. Dr. Passias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Desmoid Tumor, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon who is the chief of hand surgery at Duke. Although we are referred to as “hand surgeons,” I treat many people with wrist and elbow conditions. Because the hand is so complex, patients who see me can have complaints that range from numbness and weakness to issues with range of motion. My grandfather, my grandmother, my mother and my father were all health care workers. I have wanted to be a surgeon since I watched M*A*S*H on the television as a child. I obtain great satisfaction from treating someone who has a very severe hand or arm injury, reconstructing the part and restoring its basic function. Duke has been the strongest hand surgery program in the country for the past 50 to 75 years. As chair of the program, I want patients to know that the best and the brightest providers are seeing them when they come to Duke. Dr. Ruch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

I specialize in conservative and surgical treatments of foot and ankle conditions in children and adults, and have a special interest in treating athletes of all ages. My goal when treating patients is to help them heal as quickly as possible and keep them active during recovery to maintain physical fitness and strength. When your feet hurt, it makes staying active difficult. I like to take a collaborative approach with patients, and their families, to find the best and safest approach to getting them back to activity and believe that education is the key to preventing recurrent injury. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, cycling, and yoga. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, High Arch, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

One of my earliest memories was seeing my podiatrist as a young child. My doctor was caring, funny, and willing to spend time explaining to a very curious and sometimes scared child why needed custom orthotics was necessary for my painful feet. It was a wonderful relationship that I still cherish and why I feel very honored to now be on the other end of that relationship and able to provide care to my patients. Much of my decision-making is driven not only by my role as a healthcare provider but also by my experiences as a patient. I have a special interest in the treatment pathways for heel pain, ingrown nails and forefoot deformities such as bunions and hammertoes. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, scouting out new restaurants, and trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Ingrown Toenail, High Arch, and Hammer Toe.

Elizabeth Scott is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Scott has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. Her top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Hypermobile Joints, and Endoscopy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Bond is a Sports Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. Her top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

Sabrina Mentock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mentock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Mentock is currently accepting new patients.

Brett Fritsch is a Sports Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fritsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Nabil Mehta is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Boykin is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Boykin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boykin is currently accepting new patients.

I am the head of shoulder surgery at Duke. Connecting with and caring for patients is very rewarding and is the reason I went into medicine. I take pride in providing both operative and non-operative treatments based not only on the latest research and evidence but also on the unique individual needs and expectations of each patient. Being a tertiary level surgeon means that I frequently manage patients sent to me by other surgeons. “The needs of the patient come first” and “first do no harm” are two phrases that guide me during every patient interaction. This ensures that each patient receives the same care as I would provide a family member of mine. I am supported by an excellent team that all share the same mission of outstanding patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and staying active. Dr. Anakwenze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Jillian Sylvester is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Hypermobile Joints. Dr. Sylvester is currently accepting new patients.

Dimitri Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. My first exposure to foot and ankle surgery was as a patient myself in high school and given that experience, I became fascinated with how injuries occur, how they heal and how we can fix them.Patients come to see me for a variety of foot and ankle injuries and conditions, including sports-related injuries (such as Achilles tendon rupture, ankle instability, Jones fractures and turf toe), foot and ankle trauma (fractures/broken bones), arthritis, tendinitis, bunions and hammertoes. I also have a particular interest in cartilage injuries (osteochondral lesions) of the foot and ankle. I appreciate the challenge that comes with managing injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. While we may discuss surgery, it’s important to emphasize that my role is to help you avoid surgery whenever possible. Above all, we will offer you the latest treatment advances in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, as well as biological augmentation. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, working out, watching sports and spending time outside with our energetic puppy. Dr. Murawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.