Anthony Galanos is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Galanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Liver Embolization, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Galanos is currently accepting new patients.

Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

Voice is central to human communication, social interaction, identity, and may be critical for professional success. Many professionals depend on having a good voice, including teachers, singers, clergy, attorneys, and call center operators. Swallowing and breathing are also vital life functions and problems in either area can lead to significant reduction in quality of life. I am grateful to have the opportunity to help people every day who are experiencing voice, breathing or swallowing problems. My goal is to collaborate with patients in a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to restore patients' voices and ability to communicate and perform, swallow, and breathe. I work with patients to personalize treatment decisions to fit their individual needs. This may include medical treatments and/or surgical interventions, as well as voice and swallowing therapy in collaboration with my speech-language pathology and singing voice specialist colleagues. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Glossectomy, and Endoscopy.

I have a clinical practice that focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with esophageal and swallowing disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), Barrett’s esophagus and achalasia. Also, I have a strong academic and professional interest in health outcomes and quality of care. I am excited to be a part of Duke Health, where I can utilize revolutionary technologies like high resolution esophageal manometry and radiofrequency ablation to improve the care of my patients. Dr. Leiman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Liza Genao is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Genao has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Delirium, and Alzheimer's Disease.

Gwendolen Buhr is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Buhr has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Dysgraphia, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

It is a great privilege to see older adult patients in consultation and to work with them, their families, and their primary care physicians to ensure the highest quality of health and wellness. I am especially interested in the care of those with cognitive difficulties, those who struggle with mood changes, and those who find themselves serving as caregivers to others. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Post Polio Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

"Geriatric medicine specialists all have personal stories about why we chose this complex branch of medicine. For me, it was my intergenerational upbringing and immigrant grandmother who always believed I would eventually become her doctor (""mi doctora""). Watching my grandmother and caregiver parents try to navigate the complicated health care system made me passionate about ensuring that the appropriate interprofessional care is delivered to older adults across all settings of care. Getting to share my passion with learners in the classroom, at medical meetings, and at the patient's bedside gives me energy. I hope to pass along my compassion for the unique needs of older adults to my two daughters.". Dr. Little is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Vascular Dementia, Low Blood Pressure, and Dementia.

John Kallianos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kallianos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Kallianos is currently accepting new patients.

I’m a general gastroenterologist and treat a wide range of GI problems, but my area of specialty is in esophageal disorders. I see patients who may have swallowing disorders, hard-to-control acid reflux disease, or disorders or problems with the muscles of their esophagus. I also see patients with Barrett's esophagus, which is a gastroesophageal reflux disease where the lining of the esophagus may change over long periods of time. We need to treat it to prevent patients from getting esophageal cancer. It is important to establish a level of trust and have compassion for patients, making sure they feel that I’m completely invested in what’s important for them, doing everything to get to the right answers of what’s causing their symptoms, and coming up with a plan that works best to treat their problem. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

I practice general otolaryngology, providing care for both children and adults with ear, nose, and throat problems, including both medical and surgical treatment options. My special interests include nasal and sinus problems as well as voice disorders. I believe one of the most exciting aspects of ENT care is our increasing ability to offer more surgical treatment to patients in the office setting rather than the operating room. When I’m not practicing medicine, I enjoy eating at Durham’s great restaurants with my wonderful husband and son. I also practice yoga, which helps me create balance in my life. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tinnitus.

"Internship is the first year after medical school. That year, I was a real doctor, but still was supervised by the attending staff. My first attending had an international reputation but believed ferociously that the art of medicine was grounded in what he called ""the story."" Most critically, he taught me, you had to know the main character of that story -- your patient. Over years of practice, I've provided care for death row prisoners, Fortune 500 CEOs, and NFL players. Each story is unique, as should be my approach. Daily, I work on capturing the details, and I try to teach our trainees to do the same.". Dr. Geneczko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I joined Duke Health as a facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist in August of 2016. My practice is concentrated on both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the head and neck. I have a strong passion in international humanitarian aid in the form of reconstructive surgery. I have traveled to Kenya, Bangladesh and Mexico to provide general medical and surgical care, with a particular focus on cleft lip and palate surgery. I am originally from North Carolina, but completed my residency training in Virginia and fellowship training in Oregon. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking and photography. I am deeply committed to providing excellent care, partnering with patients to apply surgical expertise that results in a natural appearance and improved quality of life. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Facial Paralysis.

As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Otitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Neil Stafford is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Stafford has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

David Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fisher has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Dysgraphia, and Dementia.

John Curtiss is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Curtiss has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Sepsis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

"I was born and raised in New York, graduating from Duke University in 1989 and then the Yale University School of Medicine in 1993, where I served as class president and was named a Farr Scholar for ""superior performance… leadership, integrity and intellectual honesty in pursuit of medical knowledge at Yale.” Following residency and fellowship training in the Harvard system, I joined the gastroenterology faculty at Duke University Medical Center in 1999 and was honored in 2003 with the Paul G. Killenberg Fellow Teaching Award in Gastroenterology. I have authored numerous journal articles and book chapters in the fields of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and was named one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. I am an active member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American College of Gastroenterology. I am married to Dr. Susan Spratt and am blessed with three wonderful children.". Dr. Tendler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Colitis.

Poonam Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sharma has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Sepsis, Sickle Cell Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement.

I am a general internal medicine doctor specializing in treating hospitalized patients. I value a patient-centered approach and focus on understanding how a patient's larger life-experience affects one's health. Dr. Hoyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bacterial Meningitis, Meningitis, Sepsis, and Endoscopy.