Dr. Heather D. Pacholke

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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Board certified in radiation oncology, Matthew Manning, MD, balances his leadership and clinical responsibilities with clinical interest in prostate, bladder, brain and spine, melanoma and thoracic cancers.His research on high-tech therapies, including stereotactic radiosurgery and brachytherapy, has helped elevate Cone Health’s cutting-edge clinical care at national meetings. In recent years, he has been published in the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics and International Radiation Oncology Biology and Physics. In 2016, he received the Association of Community Cancer Centers’ Innovator Award. In collaboration with the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative, he has also co-authored studies to eliminate racial disparity in cancer care.Married with three children, he enjoys live music, going to the gym and traveling. Dr. Manning is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Familial Prostate Cancer.

Volker Stieber is a Radiation Oncologist in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Stieber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Stieber is currently accepting new patients.