Dr. Neal E. Ready

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.

Ramon Esclamado is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Esclamado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Thyroid Nodule, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

I am a medical oncologist who primarily treats patients with head and neck cancer and lung cancer. I also do clinical research trials. I believe that it’s important to provide all the available treatment options to the patients including clinical trials before we mutually agree on a treatment plan. My primary goal is to provide exceptional care to my patients as well as their families. My focus is compassionate patient care tailored to each individual patient. I am constantly inspired and motivated by my patients and families, and I am very excited to be part of Duke team. Outside of medicine, I like spending time with my husband and daughter, and outdoor activities. Dr. Karivedu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.