Dr. John P. Kirkpatrick
Overview
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 Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kirkpatrick has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
David Brizel is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Brizel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Brizel is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
I am a radiation oncologist, who specializes in treating head and neck and skin cancers. I chose this career path after watching an amazing friend receive treatment for a voice-box tumor. Her experience inspired me to dedicate my life to helping people like her. The relationships I develop with my patients, their families, and the clinical team are key to clinical success. By educating my patients about their cancers and treatment options, answering questions, and working together to develop a treatment plan, I empower my patients and provide the support they need to get through their treatments. I value being part of a skilled multidisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate and top-notched clinical care. I strive to constantly improve head and neck cancer treatments and am grateful to be able to offer cutting-edge clinical trials options to my patients. Outside of work, I treasure time with my family typically spent in outdoor activities including hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, running, kayaking, skiing, traveling, and playing/watching sports. We enjoy being active in the community and engaging in good causes. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Colette Shen is a Radiation Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Brain TumorDr. Kirkpatrick isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Kirkpatrick isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Kirkpatrick isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Kirkpatrick isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Kirkpatrick isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Kirkpatrick isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Kirkpatrick isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kirkpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Kirkpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Kirkpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Kirkpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Kirkpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Kirkpatrick isAdvanced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Kirkpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Kirkpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kirkpatrick isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Kirkpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Ataxia-TelangiectasiaDr. Kirkpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Telangiectasia.
- Bone TumorDr. Kirkpatrick isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.