Brent A. Hanks
Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

"It is my personal goal that every patient that we see feels that they are receiving optimal care here at Duke. My focus is to provide each patient with ""cutting-edge"" treatments, and to do so in a compassionate and thoughtful manner.".

Dr. Hanks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles and participated in 2 clinical trials in the study of Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Hematology–Oncology, Duke University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Unc Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
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.


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Duke Cancer Center

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

I am a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with skin cancer. I am part of a team of surgical oncologists, dermatologists, and radiation oncologists who all work together to determine the best treatment approach for each patient. My focus is on treating patients with advanced melanoma, as well as melanoma that is at high risk for recurrence after surgery. We also treat patients with merkel cell carcinoma and advanced basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. We also have a number of clinical trial options available, allowing our patients access to the newest therapies available. Dr. Salama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Duke Cancer Center

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
Experience:
21+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

I am a surgical physician assistant at Duke that works with the melanoma surgeons in the Duke Cancer Center. I also have my own clinic for removing benign superficial cysts and lipomas of the skin. I strive to take care of my patients as if they were a member of my family. Medicine can be difficult to navigate and I want to make sure my patients receive the care they need. Dr. Leddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

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