
Overview
I am a radiation oncologist, who specializes in treating head and neck and skin cancers. I chose this career path after watching an amazing friend receive treatment for a voice-box tumor. Her experience inspired me to dedicate my life to helping people like her. The relationships I develop with my patients, their families, and the clinical team are key to clinical success. By educating my patients about their cancers and treatment options, answering questions, and working together to develop a treatment plan, I empower my patients and provide the support they need to get through their treatments. I value being part of a skilled multidisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate and top-notched clinical care. I strive to constantly improve head and neck cancer treatments and am grateful to be able to offer cutting-edge clinical trials options to my patients. Outside of work, I treasure time with my family typically spent in outdoor activities including hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, running, kayaking, skiing, traveling, and playing/watching sports. We enjoy being active in the community and engaging in good causes.
Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
David Brizel is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Brizel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Brizel is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
I am a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of head and neck cancers. I am passionate about helping patients to navigate the life changes surrounding the diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancers. I chose a career in oncology because I empathize with patients and families owing to my own, close, family member's journey with cancer. My research interests include investigating new ways to make head and neck radiation better-tolerated. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, and watching cat videos. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Neuroepithelioma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Colette Shen is a Radiation Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Robbins isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- MelanomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.

