I am an orthopaedic surgeon who is the chief of hand surgery at Duke. Although we are referred to as “hand surgeons,” I treat many people with wrist and elbow conditions. Because the hand is so complex, patients who see me can have complaints that range from numbness and weakness to issues with range of motion. My grandfather, my grandmother, my mother and my father were all health care workers. I have wanted to be a surgeon since I watched M*A*S*H on the television as a child. I obtain great satisfaction from treating someone who has a very severe hand or arm injury, reconstructing the part and restoring its basic function. Duke has been the strongest hand surgery program in the country for the past 50 to 75 years. As chair of the program, I want patients to know that the best and the brightest providers are seeing them when they come to Duke. Dr. Ruch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity conditions. My focus is on treating orthopaedic issues related to the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and cubital tunnel syndrome. I offer both conservative and surgical treatment options, collaborating with each patient to determine the best plan of care based on their individual goals. My expertise includes various shoulder surgeries such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder hemiarthroplasty, as well as procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. Additionally, I address upper extremity fractures, including those of the shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, and elbow. My personal experience with injuries has shaped my approach, allowing me to empathize with patients and treat them with compassion and respect. I am actively involved in research, with a specific focus on the shoulder. The collaborative research environment at Duke Health is unparalleled, and I find great satisfaction in helping patients regain their desired level of activity. Dr. Klifto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

April Berndt is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ms. Berndt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Berndt is currently accepting new patients.

Dimitri Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Summerville is an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Summerville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Summerville is currently accepting new patients.

I’m an orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in elbow, wrist and hand injuries. I treat fractures, sports injuries, and acute traumas, as well as more common ailments like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, arthritis and trigger fingers. The best thing about going to work every day is that regardless of the number of patients I have at a time, I have the opportunity to make a difference in each patient’s life. Duke offers cutting edge technology and research, but we also excel in patient care. That combination makes Duke a special place for our patients. Outside of work, I like to spend time with my wife and two children. We enjoy following the Boston Red Sox and local baseball teams. For exercise I like to run, swim and play tennis. Dr. Richard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve my community. I specialize in treating fractures of the upper and lower extremity as well as in the pelvis/acetabulum and periarticular injuries. I love to manage the most challenging cases for patients, including complex fracture revision surgery, nonunion, malunion, and osteomyelitis. In addition, I also specialize in adult limb lengthening and deformity correction. I believe in the restoration of anatomy after injury using biomechanical principles and minimally invasive techniques for maximum clinical benefit to the patient. My surgeries utilize the most cutting-edge technology, techniques, and implants to create the best possible outcome for my patients. My goal is to return my patients to their pre-injury lifestyle and promote mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Dr. Debaun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hip Replacement.

Alexia Hernandez-Soria is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hernandez-Soria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Hernandez-Soria is currently accepting new patients.

James Kinderknecht is a Sports Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kinderknecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Muscle Spasms, and Fractured Spine.

Donna Whitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Whitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sitosterolemia, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Whitt is currently accepting new patients.

Jimmy Mali is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mali has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Craig Rineer is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rineer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Rineer is currently accepting new patients.

David Dellaero is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Dellaero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Dellaero is currently accepting new patients.

I am the head of shoulder surgery at Duke. Connecting with and caring for patients is very rewarding and is the reason I went into medicine. I take pride in providing both operative and non-operative treatments based not only on the latest research and evidence but also on the unique individual needs and expectations of each patient. Being a tertiary level surgeon means that I frequently manage patients sent to me by other surgeons. “The needs of the patient come first” and “first do no harm” are two phrases that guide me during every patient interaction. This ensures that each patient receives the same care as I would provide a family member of mine. I am supported by an excellent team that all share the same mission of outstanding patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and staying active. Dr. Anakwenze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in the management of shoulder/elbow conditions. My practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopy, ligament/tendon/rotator cuff repair, labral repair, fracture care, and joint replacement. I am also focused on helping patients with difficult diagnoses, including those who have undergone prior surgery, have large or irreparable tears, and patients with significant bone loss/deformity. Dr. Moverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Gregory Weidner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Weidner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Sitosterolemia, Hypercalcemia, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria. Dr. Weidner is currently accepting new patients.

Raj Polavaram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Polavaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Anemia. Dr. Polavaram is currently accepting new patients.

Marianne Paul is an Orthopedics specialist and a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Spondylolisthesis.

Jaime Pedraza is a Sports Medicine provider in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Pedraza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis. Dr. Pedraza is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Marushack is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marushack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Marushack is currently accepting new patients.