Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Hearing and balance are among the most fundamental ways people interact with the world. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I am very fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to help patients having problems with these most basic functions. Every patient I work with presents a unique and challenging problem that needs a creative solution. Whether is it surgery to remove a complex tumor at the base of the skull, placing a cochlear implant to restore hearing to the deaf, or diagnosing a complex balance problem, I am motivated to work with my patients to come up with a custom solution to their personal problem. I measure my success by my patients’ improvement and satisfaction. Dr. Kaylie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

I specialize in skull base tumors, certain vascular tumors that affect the brain, brain aneurysms, and strokes. Skull base tumors usually occur in a hard-to-reach area where there are a lot of sensitive structures. I have devoted many hours to perfecting my technical skills and my surgical approaches. Skull base tumors tend not to be malignant, so if you can remove the tumor cleanly, you can cure the patient. It's thrilling to be able to reassure the patient and family that they don't have to worry about this disease anymore. Having these conditions can be a scary time in patients’ lives, and I have committed myself to helping them through the process. It's also important to be able to perform surgery in a setting where the patient has the best likelihood of a good outcome. That's what makes Duke stand out: We do rare things frequently and, as a result, we're quite good at them. Dr. Zomorodi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Endovascular Embolization, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

Being a physician fulfills my lifelong desire to be of service. I am fulfilled every day by helping to improve my patients’ quality of life through the diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases and skull base disorders. I take great pride in the mastery of my craft and the high standard of our teams. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I enjoy serving patients of all ages from infancy to the senior years, and my expertise spans the full range of the medical and surgical management of complex ear diseases, balance disorders, and hearing disorders -- including performing cochlear implant surgery in adults and children. I value the development of strong patient-doctor relationships and am guided by the belief that every patient deserves the same compassion and high standards as I would expect for my own family. I am guided by gratitude, faith, and commitment in my professional life and in my role as a husband of over 20 years and father of a daughter and son. Dr. Francis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

I became fascinated by the intricacies of the inner ear early in my medical education. I quickly realized the importance of hearing to everyday interaction, and the difficulties that hearing loss can impose. As an otologist and neurotologist, it is a privilege to serve people with ear diseases, hearing loss, and skull base disorders. I am passionate about providing medical and surgical care for acoustic neuromas, hearing loss due to otosclerosis and chronic ear infection, cochlear implant surgery in adults and children, and complex skull base tumors to people of all ages. Developing a strong doctor-patient relationship based on trust and mutual respect is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. I believe that being empathetic and a good listener are valuable parts of the healing process and ultimately lead to proper diagnosis and individualized treatment. It is also important that patients have a clear understanding of their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons. Dr. Cunningham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

What we specialize in at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center is compassionate care – we take care of our patients. It’s complete care. The patients don’t have to go out and find a radiologist. We have the radiation oncologist, the chemotherapy, the surgery, the radiology, we have all kinds of nursing people as well as help getting physical therapy and getting in-the-home assistance. Patients also can expect cutting-edge care because we run such a terrific science program here. I really like working with the patients. No question about it. It’s not that I’m doing some trivial procedure six times a day. When someone comes in with a brain tumor, there’s usually some bonding, and instead of running away from that, I really enjoy it. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

Brendan O'connell is an Otolaryngologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. O'connell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

James Browne is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Browne has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Browne is currently accepting new patients.

Adrian Laxton is a Neurosurgery provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Laxton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Neuralgia, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Laxton is currently accepting new patients.

Casey Nekl is an Otolaryngologist in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Dr. Nekl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, and Empyema. Dr. Nekl is currently accepting new patients.

Wesley Hsu is a Neurosurgery provider in Clemmons, North Carolina. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Chordoma, Nerve Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

John Barr is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

John Mcelveen is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mcelveen has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, and Jones Syndrome.

Steven Gold is an Otolaryngologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Acoustic Neuroma. Dr. Gold is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Burri is a Radiation Oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Burri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Burri is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Ewend is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ewend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Ewend is currently accepting new patients.

Garrett Casale is an Otolaryngologist in Kernersville, North Carolina. Dr. Casale has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Acoustic Neuroma.

Carlos David is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. David is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Aneurysm, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. David is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Brown is an Otolaryngologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Acoustic Neuroma, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.