Marilyn Telen is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Telen has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia.

I became interested in medicine after studying tropical forest in college and realizing that I wanted more contact with people than trees. In medical school, I cared for children and adults with sickle cell disease and was inspired by the challenges and complexity of this chronic illness. I chose to train in both pediatric and adult hematology and now see both children and adults with non-malignant blood disorders. I joined Duke Health in July 2016 to direct the Adult Sickle Cell Program and focus on the care of children and adults with disorders of hemoglobin. Dr. Strouse is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

As director of Duke’s sickle cell transition program, my practice and research focuses on treating children and adults with sickle cell disease. When I work with children, I try to focus on teaching them about their condition and how to transition successfully to living with the disease as an adult. For all patients, I focus on providing the medical, social and psychological support they need to remain healthy. My research aims to increase engagement of sickle cell patients with their own care using mobile technology. Through the use of applications, we’re hoping to help patients, specifically children, better manage their symptoms and medications. Outside of work, I have a strong interest in art. In fact, one of my undergraduate majors was biological illustration. I enjoy drawing plants, animals and people. I’ve recently started getting back into this hobby. Dr. Shah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Jane Little is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Little is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

I treat patients with non-malignant (non-cancerous) blood disorders like sickle cell disease, thalassemia, iron deficiency anemia, and immune thrombocytopenia. Several of my patients have blood disorders that have been present since birth. Others have blood disorders that they acquire later on in life due to nutritional deficiencies or autoimmune causes. I have a special focus on treating adults with sickle cell disease. I became interested in sickle cell disease because several of my family members have died from the condition, while others are thriving while living with it. I chose to become a hematologist because I want to improve care for adults with sickle cell disease and enjoy helping improve the lives of all patients with non-malignant blood disorders. I enjoy cooking plant-based, vegan foods because I believe good food is a vital part of maintaining good health and building healthy blood cells. Dr. Oyedeji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Thalamotomy.

Gowthami Arepally is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Arepally has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Soheir Adam is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adam has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

Rania Kazan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kazan has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Daniel Kaplan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kaplan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Ayanna Baptiste is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Baptiste is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemoglobin C Disease. Dr. Baptiste is currently accepting new patients.

Nigel Key is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Key is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemophilia B, Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Key is currently accepting new patients.

I treat children with cancer and blood disorders, such as anemia and sickle cell disease. When families come in, there is understandably a huge amount of anxiety. I try to spend a lot of time with them and discuss what we know, what we need to find out, and how we plan to care for their children. My goal is to make it the least scary as possible for both the children and the parents/caregivers while providing the best care. Even in the setting of severe illness, interacting with children is uplifting and extremely rewarding. Children truly demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit. What I love most about my job is having relationships with children and seeing them grow; it is a wonderful experience. Dr. Rothman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

Brian Griffith is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Griffith has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Endoscopy.

Joanna Kipnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kipnes has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Chronic Pain, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hip Replacement.

Timothy Ashley is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ashley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Sciatica. Dr. Ashley is currently accepting new patients.

Kate Jacobs is a Hematologist and a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy. Ms. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

Oluwatoyosi Onwuemene is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Onwuemene has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Pulmonary Embolism, Blood Clots, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Grace Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

I primarily see patients who have a variety of rare bleeding and clotting disorders. I see both older and younger patients and also provide help when patients need to transition to and away from blood thinners. Doctors usually refer patients to me. I try to work with each patient so they understand why they are seeing me and what is going on with their body. I enjoy when a patient can leave my office with a complete understanding of what is going on and what they need to do to get better. As a young child, I had bad allergies and spent much time in the doctor’s office. As a frequent patient, I enjoyed spending time around medicine. As I entered college, I found that I enjoyed chemistry and that hematology allowed me to combine lab work with patient care. Dr. Ortel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalamotomy.

I am a medical oncologist who primarily focuses on treating breast cancer. I’ve been at Duke Raleigh since 2007, and I also serve as the hospital’s chief medical officer. My favorite part of my job is the initial patient visit. It’s not unusual for patients to arrive for their appointment feeling fearful and anxious. I enjoy making them feel more comfortable and at ease with their diagnosis and treatment plan by the end of the visit. To further build that bond and trust, I encourage my patients to have full access to me, even on weekends or holidays, so I can help guide their treatment. I decided to become a doctor when I was 18 years old and heading to college. I felt that I would be passionate about taking care of people and my intuition turned out to be right. I am married to a physician and my oldest son is a medical school graduate, so medicine is now firmly in my family’s blood. Dr. Spiritos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.