William J. Powers
Experienced in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

Dr. William J. Powers

Neurology
Duke Health
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Experienced in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
Duke Health
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am a neurologist who specializes in caring for people while they are in the hospital. In order to provide the best medical care, I explain clearly what is happening and what it may mean for the future.

Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 122 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Vascular Neurology
American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-1700

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.


122 Total Publications

Cryptogenic stroke: definitions and management.
Cryptogenic stroke: definitions and management.
Journal: Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program
Published: December 05, 2025
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