I specialize in the care of patients with urologic cancers – mainly prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer. A cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest things that can happen to someone. For many of our patients, they don’t necessarily feel different or look different, but they are scared to death. The most important thing you can get from Duke is real understanding of your particular case and what your options are. Knowledge is so reassuring and empowering for patients, especially those recently diagnosed with cancer. When you’re first diagnosed, you have to put your trust in a care team, and that’s hard to do if you don’t already know them. As the largest cancer center in North Carolina, Duke has great reputation and experience, which helps many patients chose Duke for their care. But we grow and develop our trust with patients because of who we are as people and how much expertise and care we bring to each case. Dr. George is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

I specialize in treating people with genitourinary (GU) cancers, such as bladder, prostate, testicular and kidney cancer. I don’t treat other types of cancer across the breadth of tumors like some oncologists in the community may, such as blood cancer, breast cancer or lung cancer. My focus has allowed me to gain deep expertise in GU cancers and to stay abreast of the newest treatment advances, clinical research and so on for those specific GU cancers. As a medical oncologist, I meet patients at one of the scariest moments of their lives. I try to help educate them to make a decision about their disease and its process, and what their treatment options may be, so we can come to a shared decision about what might be the best option. The teaching aspect really strikes home for me. Both of my parents are teachers. The root word for “doctor” in Latin means “to teach.” So that is something I’m both naturally called to do and enjoy doing. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Prostatectomy.

Brant Inman is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Inman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Inman is currently accepting new patients.

Every day, my goal is to take the best surgical care of my patients' kidney or prostate cancer by offering the most up-to-date minimally invasive surgical treatments, while making sure that their experiences and outcomes at Duke Health are top-notch! As we look at the scans together and discuss biopsy results, it is important to me that I spend all of the time that my patients and their families need to clearly understand their diagnosis as well as all treatment options, so that we can make joint decisions about next steps and their treatment plan. Many of my patients are referred from all over the country to seek highly specialized urology care, including nonsurgical focal cryotherapy for prostate cancer, robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic surgical removal of their kidney tumor called a partial nephrectomy, among other treatments, with our multidisciplinary, collaborative team. I always reassure and share my positive outlook with my patients as we navigate the health system together. My patients know that, as their physician, I will be their champion and advise them and guide them through their treatment. We are in this together. Dr. Polascik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

I am excited to be a part of Duke Cancer Center and to help care for our patients and their families. I believe in caring for the whole person, not just the disease. This requires good communication so that we can work together to achieve common goals. I have experience in family medicine as well as emergency medicine. I was born in Florida, but North Carolina is my home. My wife and I have two energetic boys. Outside of work, I enjoy running, traveling, and spending time with my family. Mr. Crockett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Wilms Tumor.

I am a urologic oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the urinary tract in men and women. I employ minimally invasive techniques as much as possible in order to maximize quality of life and recovery from treatment. Examples include robotic surgical removal of the prostate, kidney tumors, and bladder with complete robotic reconstruction. I am passionate about researching tests and treatments that will help my patients achieve cure of their cancers. I believe this starts with understanding risk factors for cancer to guide screening and early detection of tumors. I enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their goals of care. I believe that cancer care is a team sport and the patient is the captain. I collaborate with other specialists to make a comprehensive treatment plan including but not limited to surgery. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and two daughters. Dr. Abern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

I am an abdominal imaging specialist, and I also serve as the director of the Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program at Duke Radiology. My main clinical and research interests are multiparametric prostate MRI, as well as liver MRI. I have strong clinical and research collaborations with the Division of Urologic Surgery, Department of Pathology and Department of Biomedical Engineering. Much of my work focuses on improving the detection and characterization of prostate cancer using cutting-edge imaging techniques. Our goal is to improve the care for our prostate cancer patients by creating a customized treatment plan via a multidisciplinary team approach. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Visceromegaly, Ascites, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Christopher Hoimes is an Internal Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hoimes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Hoimes is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Rampersaud is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rampersaud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rampersaud is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Hardie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardie has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

I am a urologic surgeon with fellowship training in urologic oncology, specializing in cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. My focus is on delivering personalized care using advanced surgical techniques, including robotic and minimally invasive procedures, to optimize recovery and outcomes. Whether treating prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer, I aim to preserve function while providing effective treatment. I emphasize clear communication to ensure patients understand their diagnosis and are involved in their care. I also engage in ongoing research to explore innovative therapies in urologic oncology. Dr. Nabavizadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Penile Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy.

My goals are to develop and provide treatments that prolong and improve quality of the lives of patients with aggressive prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer. This work involves the direct care of patients in the clinic and clinical research involving the development of new therapies in clinical trials. I devote over half of my time to understanding how prostate cancer spreads and resists therapies, as well as methods of measuring this biology in patients, which may lead to improved therapies designed to block this process. Outside of work, I have a busy family life with three children, and a wife who is a Duke pediatrician. I enjoy playing soccer and hiking. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

I am a urologic oncologist who is specifically trained in the surgical management of cancer. As a result of my fellowship and training, I feel very comfortable handling complex cancer cases. My patients are my favorite part of my job. I feel it’s incredibly important to make a connection with the patient and listen to them. It’s an amazing privilege to be able to take care of another human being and an honor to operate on someone. Surgery is a unique specialty, it’s a direct invasion of a person’s body and they are putting their trust in you. Duke is an amazing place. I was immediately attracted to Duke’s commitment of excellence when I first came here for training in the 1980s. Outside of my job, I enjoy fishing, golfing and spending time with my wife. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

I am medical director of Duke Family Medicine Center, and my interests include women’s health, quality improvement, and medical education. I am always on the lookout for new and better ways to serve and help our patients. I gain a lot of personal satisfaction from being involved with nearly every aspect of patient care. I am involved in the center’s CenteringPregnancy® prenatal care initiative. I have worked at Duke Family Medicine since I moved to the area in 2008, and I have served as medical director since 2011. I have always enjoyed teaching and believe it is a core value of our practice. When not at work, I am spending time with my spouse, who is also a physician, and my three children. Indeed, life is never boring for me. Dr. Ragsdale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Wilms Tumor, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Deborah Kaye is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kaye has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

I specialize in the care of patients with prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and testicular cancer. Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is a frightening and challenging time. All patients deserve a doctor who will spend the time needed to get to know them as people, provide an understanding of their diagnosis, and explain all the treatment options that are available. I entered this field because I value building trust and partnering with my patients in their care. My goal is to treat all patients as if they were my family, so you can expect that I will be crying with you, celebrating with you, and walking alongside you through all the ups and downs of your journey. At Duke Health, we have the experience and resources to provide top-notch treatment, but it is our care for our patients as people that sets us apart. I look forward to serving you. Dr. Labriola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and Orchiectomy.

I am a urologic oncologist focused on the treatment of patients with genitourinary cancers. My areas of expertise include complex open and robotic surgeries of the retroperitoneum and pelvis. Some of the procedures I perform include the removal of kidney tumors, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, removal of the bladder and prostate, and urinary reconstruction. I utilize nerve-sparing techniques, extraperitoneal and minimally invasive approaches to surgery, and enhanced recovery strategies when possible to help patients quickly resume their regular life. When we first meet, it is important to review test results together and consider all the options on the table, which may or may not include surgery. Patients who understand their diagnosis and the pros and cons of different treatment approaches are best able to pick the treatment option that fits their needs and goals. We will work together to achieve the best outcome possible and make completing treatment as easy as possible. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Daniele Marin is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marin has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ascites, and Visceromegaly.

I am a radiologist who specializes in the diagnosis of all diseases related to the heart and lungs. This includes the interpretation of chest radiographs, CT, and MRI. I am passionate about clinical care and radiology education and serve as a consultant to all providers at Duke Health who order imaging studies for their patients. Dr. Henry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Richard Leder is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Leder has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Thyroidectomy.