Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Patrick O'brien is a Physiatrist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'brien has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Jairon Downs is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Muscle Atrophy.

It is a privilege to be a primary care provider. While I enjoy many aspects of family medicine, getting to know each of my patients on a personal level and serving as their advocate is what inspires me the most. I feel that trust is the key to a strong doctor-patient relationship and I hope to foster this through open communication and mutual respect. My medical interests include sports medicine and preventative medicine. I am blessed with a supportive wife and two beautiful children. Our family moved to North Carolina in 2015 to be close to our family and friends. We are excited by what the Research Triangle area has to offer and look forward to establishing roots in this community. I most enjoy spending time with my family and watching our children learn and grow. I also love to fish, travel, swim, and hike. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Helen Hoenig is a Geriatrics specialist and a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hoenig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Paraplegia, and Acute Pain.

Wing Ng is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ng has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Michael Gwinn is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gwinn has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

Anuradha Rao is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rao has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Muscle Atrophy.

Mazen Khusayem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Khusayem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Khusayem is currently accepting new patients.

Shohreh Taavoni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Taavoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Yellow Nail Syndrome, Ringworm, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hypertension. Dr. Taavoni is currently accepting new patients.

Cathy Heffner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Dementia, Dysgraphia, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Heffner is currently accepting new patients.

Aurora Pajeau is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pajeau has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Migraine. Dr. Pajeau is currently accepting new patients.

I’ve always enjoyed interacting with people, and I feel like it is a privilege to care for them at this level. I take pride in the fact that I can usually make people feel very comfortable. I also feel that as a physician I am able to empower my patients to take care of themselves. It’s a group effort. I really enjoy seeing children. I probably have one of the bigger pediatric populations in my practice. I enjoy seeing families and watching kids grow up. Before I started here, I was in private practice in Florida for more than five years. My wife and I moved back to the area when she was pregnant with our first child, because this is the area in which we wanted to raise a family. It’s a wonderful place for young families and children. Dr. Huin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dimitrios Lintzeris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Lintzeris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Necrosis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Lintzeris is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Cleveland is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Cleveland has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Transverse Myelitis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Cleveland is currently accepting new patients.

I grew up in a family of medical practitioners, which inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a positive impact on people's lives. I believe it is important to enrich an individual's health holistically through individualized treatment plans. I focus on improving quality of life with goals determined by the patients themselves. I treat the scope of physical medicine and rehabilitation and am always seeking to learn more. Additionally, I enjoy time in nature, playing any sport, spending meaningful time with friends and family, personal inquiry, and spiritual pursuits. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Post Polio Syndrome.

Kevin Carneiro is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Carneiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Concussion, and Sheehan Syndrome. Mr. Carneiro is currently accepting new patients.

William Filer is a Physiatrist in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Filer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Thananopavarn is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Thananopavarn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Contracture Deformity. Dr. Thananopavarn is currently accepting new patients.

Deanna Saylor is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Saylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Stroke.