I am currently the chief of the division of Epilepsy, Sleep, and Clinical Neurophysiology. I see epilepsy patients and patients with sleep disorders. The epilepsy patients that I see often have a hard time controlling their seizures or have other epilepsy-related problems. At Duke, we have many options, including clinical trials, advanced medications, and surgical options, that we can offer patients to get them to a better quality of life with fewer or no seizures. In sleep disorders, I see many patients with sleep apnea and have a passion for treating individuals with narcolepsy. My philosophy is that I want patients to be aware of all the different treatment options that they have available this them. Together, we come up with what I, the patient, and the family think is the best approach for the individual. This way, we can individualize the treatment for each person. It is very gratifying for me to see patients doing so much better with the appropriate medications and pursuing the dreams they have and doing the things they really want to do. Dr. Husain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Microvascular Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

Ioannis Karakis is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Karakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Thrombectomy.

Casey Olm-Shipman is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Olm-Shipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Pyridoxine Deficiency, and Craniectomy. Dr. Olm-Shipman is currently accepting new patients.

Julia Carlson is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Carlson has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Status Epilepticus, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

Jorge Almodovar-Suarez is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Almodovar-Suarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. Dr. Almodovar-Suarez is currently accepting new patients.

Vinay Chaudhry is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Chaudhry is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Wang is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Waters is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Waters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

Tamara Strohm is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Strohm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Strohm is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Trau is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Trau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Lynn Liu is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

Deanna Saylor is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Saylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Stroke.

David Huang is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

Angela Wabulya is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wabulya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Wabulya is currently accepting new patients.

I am a neurologist who specializes in caring for people while they are in the hospital. In order to provide the best medical care, I explain clearly what is happening and what it may mean for the future. Dr. Powers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

When people think about sleep disorders, they usually report getting too much or not enough sleep. That is the starting point where we work together to get to the root cause. What I have discovered in treating patients is that sleep medicine is multifactorial - you address attitudes around sleep, mental health, wellness, as well as consider other medical problems. Sleep apnea is one of the better-known sleep disorders, and the good news is that we have better technology today to treat it. It is very gratifying when patients come back and tell me how much their quality of life has improved! When I talk to patients, other less recognized sleep disorders can also be discovered and treated, such as restless leg syndrome, abnormal sleep behaviors, and narcolepsy. It is not uncommon for more than one sleep disorder to be present. When I see a patient, my aim is to to get a complete picture about their sleep so success in treatment is achieved. Dr. Augustine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Memory Loss, Seizures, Central Sleep Apnea, and Mastoidectomy.

During my neurology and neurophysiology training at Duke, I developed an abiding fondness for my colleagues and patients, so it was an easy decision to stay on as an attending physician. I have the privilege of working with patients in both the hospital and clinic. As a hospital neurologist, my interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of acute neurologic problems, such as seizures, head injuries, infections, and autoimmune conditions. My outpatient practice focuses on the treatment of epilepsy in patients with hard-to-control seizures. In both the hospital and clinic, I have the pleasure of working with the excellent medical students, residents, and fellows of Duke University Hospital, along with nationally and internationally recognized colleagues. Dr. Luedke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

After working for almost six years in family medicine, my love of neurology led me to pursue further training to become a neurologist and epilepsy specialist. My practice is divided into two main settings. In the inpatient setting, I take care of patients with neurological emergencies, like stroke and seizures, as well as neurological complications from other illnesses. My outpatient practice focuses on post-hospitalization care of patients with neurological illnesses, as well as on patients with neurological conditions like intractable epilepsy, headache, and multiple sclerosis. I like to spend time getting to know my patients, collaborating with their families if needed, and exploring the root cause of a problem rather than just treating their symptoms or illness. I like to treat my patients the way I would like myself or my family to be treated. Dr. Mandge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

I am a neurologist who focuses on multiple sclerosis and related inflammatory conditions of the brain. I attended Duke as an undergraduate student and then again as a neurology resident and fellow. After a career in the Navy, I returned to Duke as part of the faculty in 2002. I am proud to be a part of the Department of Neurology because of its commitment to expanding expertise in the area of multiple sclerosis, not just for our own patients, but for people worldwide. I love the challenge of figuring out the best treatment for each individual I care for, and I am passionate about educating patients about the risks and benefits of the different therapies available so they can partner with me in making decisions about their health. I am committed to providing the best care possible to my patients and giving them hope for the future. Dr. Skeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Status Epilepticus. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.