Kristina Hardy is a Psychiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Anorexia, and Anemia.

I was drawn to neurosurgery during medical school when I first witnessed the unusually direct and positive impacts it could make for patients. At Duke Health, I now provide surgical treatments to people affected by epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. My background as a surgeon certainly shapes my interactions with my patients, yet I identify them and also myself more as somebody's sibling, friend, neighbor, and daughter or son. I strive to emphasize our shared perspectives because I believe they lead to the foundations of good care: empathy, respect, clear communication, and a strong focus on patient well-being and safety. Dr. Southwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Tumor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

I see patients with mitochondrial and lysosomal storage diseases, developmental delay, intellectual disability, chromosomal disorders, congenital defects, short stature, failure to thrive, and adult genetic disorders. I love the application of rapidly growing genetic knowledge to treat patients with a variety of medical problems that involve a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors, particularly since the Human Genome Project. I find it fascinating to use the massive power of sequencing technology and artificial intelligence/machine learning to predict phenotypes from genotypes with increasing clinical relevance to human health. In my spare time, I like to hike and play sports with my wife and teenage sons, play piano, and learn famous Russian poetry of the 19th century. I see patients in person and through telehealth. Dr. Niyazov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Macroglossia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Microcephaly.

David Powers is a General Surgeon and a Dentist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Powers has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

I went into medicine because I enjoy helping people, teaching, and problem-solving. The endocrinology field allows me to fulfill my passion given I can help patients with many different complex chronic diseases. My clinical interests include diabetes, lipid disorders, and post-bariatric surgery endocrine disorders. I also have an interest in thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism. For patients with long-term complex or unstable endocrine conditions, I work with a team of providers, including endocrine-trained nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists, to help manage your care. I have a mature endocrine practice and believe in an interdisciplinary team-based approach to care. For patients with endocrine conditions that have stabilized, my team can also provide consultative guidance to help your primary care manage your endocrine condition. Dr. Rowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothalamic Tumor, and Triple A Syndrome.

I became an orthopaedic surgeon because I enjoy the mechanical nature of how joints, bones and muscles work together. I chose to focus on treating children because it provides me with an opportunity to make a difference in their health now, and for the rest of their lives. As I’ve entered the later stages of my career, I have had the privilege of seeing patients who I treated come back to me as adults seeking treatment for their own children. I find it very fulfilling to see how the treatments I gave the parent helped them become a healthy, fully functional adult. I believe that being a good doctor means treating the “whole” patient, rather than focusing only on individual parts of the body. I enjoy working with my patients to make sure they are getting all the treatments they need to get and stay well. In my spare time I enjoy photography, hiking and backpacking. Dr. Alman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Chondrosarcoma, Desmoid Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Maffucci Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

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 Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

I'm a radiation oncologist, and I specialize in treating brain, base of skull and spine tumors, as well as tumors that arise in the body but go to the brain or the spine, as in certain cases of lung, breast and kidney cancer and melanoma. When I meet with a patient, it’s important for me to introduce them and their family to our team of doctors, therapists, nurses and treatment planners. The patient and their family will also become members of this team – truly the most important part - so we can work together to tailor care based on their wants and needs. At Duke, we’ve developed techniques to precisely and accurately treat small, complex lesions and tumors. We can minimize the amount of radiation that goes into normal tissues and at the same time maximize the amount of radiation where it is needed. Our team is geared to delivering every treatment to each patient exactly as planned, especially in complicated and difficult situations. As a patient or a physician, I think there’s no better place to be than Duke. I love my work, feel honored that my patients place their trust in our team and me and work hard to earn that trust. Dr. Kirkpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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 Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

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 Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Desmoid Tumor, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

David Enterline is a Neuroradiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Enterline has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

I’m a pediatric hematologist and oncologist that treats children with cancer and non-malignant blood problems. Additionally, I work in the neurofibromatosis clinic where I collaborate with other outstanding care providers throughout Duke to care for patients with neurofibromatosis and related disorders. I strive to utilize the resources of the Duke system to improve the health of my patients. Working with kids is very inspiring. I love the way that they handle adversity with such courage. Their energy and hope really carries me through the day. When I meet a child and their family for the first time, I try to identify the key problems that are affecting their life and preventing them from doing things that are important to them. My goal is to make their life as normal as possible. Outside of work, I enjoy coaching youth soccer, playing ultimate frisbee, and spending time with my wife and our three kids. Dr. Vanmater is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), RASopathies, and Burkitt Lymphoma.

I am a pediatric hematologist and oncologist, with further specialization in neuro-oncology. I treat pediatric patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors in the brain and spine. I am also involved in the Duke Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Clinic where I see children and adults with neurofibromatosis type I and II. I believe that all children should have the same chance of cure regardless of where they live. I work both here at Duke and in Tanzania, Africa to help families navigate through what is an incredibly difficult time in their lives. My patients always show such incredible courage and strength, and I am honored to be a part of their treatment team. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling in the U.S. and abroad, photography and cooking, which are usually influenced by each new place that I visit. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Neurofibromatosis.

Duke Children’s offers the full spectrum of services for children, and pediatric neurosurgery is very strong here. I have an excellent group of people working with me, and we really strive to take excellent care of these children and their families. We work hard to build up a trust, because this is a very stressful and strained time in people’s lives when their children are ill. We work to build that trust and to maintain it on a daily basis. The whole team works together for the good of the child and the family. My favorite part of my job is seeing children who came in with a very serious health issue – and after getting them through the surgery and recovery – when they come back to clinic and we see that they have returned to their normal lives, that they’re doing better, that they’re enjoying all the things kids should be enjoying and really getting on with their lives. It’s really rewarding to think I played a role in that child going on to have a healthy and productive life. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Hearing and balance are among the most fundamental ways people interact with the world. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I am very fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to help patients having problems with these most basic functions. Every patient I work with presents a unique and challenging problem that needs a creative solution. Whether is it surgery to remove a complex tumor at the base of the skull, placing a cochlear implant to restore hearing to the deaf, or diagnosing a complex balance problem, I am motivated to work with my patients to come up with a custom solution to their personal problem. I measure my success by my patients’ improvement and satisfaction. Dr. Kaylie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

I am an ophthalmologist specializing in both pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology. My expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of neurological conditions affecting the eyes of both adults and children. My clinical interests include pediatric and adult nystagmus, strabismus, brain tumors, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, spina bifida, craniosynostoses, hydrocephalus, neonatal hypoxic ischemic injury, spina bifida, cortical visual impairment, papilledema, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) and all optic neuropathies. The large majority of my patients are children with/or at risk for neurologic disease or adults with developmental delay. My clinic visits often include ancillary testing ​such as visual fields and optical coherence tomography, which help me assess if there is a risk for vision loss. I like to try to avoid invasive testing and procedures or testing that requires anesthesia or sedation when possible. In my pediatric clinic, I like to collect and use old fashioned mechanical toys to test eye movements, which younger children usually enjoy. I will often have small prizes for younger (and older) children at the end of the visit. Dr. Dairi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Strabismus, and Trabeculectomy.

What I have learned after over a decade of working in pain management is that there are no two people with the same symptoms. All of the patients I see have a unique story and background that lead them to seek care in pain management. Knowing this, I listen to their concerns and try to develop an individualized treatment plan based on the type of pain they are experiencing. Ultimately, our shared goal is to help patients reduce their pain and improve function, allowing for a better quality of daily life. This often involves a multimodal approach that may include physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, medications, and interventional procedures. When I am not working, I enjoy time with my family and being outdoors. Ms. Ciani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Neurofibromatosis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

David Kirsch is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. Dr. Kirsch is currently accepting new patients.

Deanna Miano is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Miano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis and Temporal Arteritis.