Dr. Anthony J. Defranzo

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 Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Melanoma, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

I am a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, microsurgery and gender affirmation surgery. I am also a certified functional medicine provider. I aim to provide up-to-date, evidence-based medicine to every patient I treat. I enjoy discussing nutrition, stress, and wellness with each of my patients and how these factors can impact their surgical experience. Even though I am a surgeon, I always aim to treat the whole patient. Dr. Knackstedt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Poland Syndrome, Melanoma, Craniosynostosis, Crouzon Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

Jefferson Kilpatrick is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Kilpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. Dr. Kilpatrick is currently accepting new patients.