Duke Children’s offers the full spectrum of services for children, and pediatric neurosurgery is very strong here. I have an excellent group of people working with me, and we really strive to take excellent care of these children and their families. We work hard to build up a trust, because this is a very stressful and strained time in people’s lives when their children are ill. We work to build that trust and to maintain it on a daily basis. The whole team works together for the good of the child and the family. My favorite part of my job is seeing children who came in with a very serious health issue – and after getting them through the surgery and recovery – when they come back to clinic and we see that they have returned to their normal lives, that they’re doing better, that they’re enjoying all the things kids should be enjoying and really getting on with their lives. It’s really rewarding to think I played a role in that child going on to have a healthy and productive life. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Dr. Thomas Gross has served the families of Mooresville since 1989. He has extensive experience in managing chronic illnesses. He is one of the leading providers for FAA Physicals in NC and has cared for a broad range of injuries including those related to work. He enjoys seeing patients in the hospital, in the office and at the nursing home. When not in the office, Dr. Gross stays busy by running and spending time with family, including three grandchildren. He is also an avid pilot and travels when he can. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Tracheitis, and Hypertension.

John Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Painful Swallowing.

Paul Sykes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Sykes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Cellulitis. Dr. Sykes is currently accepting new patients.

James Allen, III, M.D., is an experienced, board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in preventive medicine, disease diagnosis, and health management for adults over 18. With years of internal medicine experience, Dr. Allen is focused on helping patients live healthier lives. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Dystrophinopathy.

I specialize in complex spinal and trauma surgery with a focus on pathology of the craniocervical junction, congenital spinal anomalies in adults, and cervical spinal deformities. I offer the highest quality of surgical care to improve or prevent the worsening of physical function. Whenever possible, I work with my patients to explore the non-surgical management of spinal conditions. Dr. Bhowmick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey. Dr. Than is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Scott Wait is a Neurologist and a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wait is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Wait is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Henegar is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Henegar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Henegar is currently accepting new patients.

Erin Kiehna is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kiehna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Increased Head Circumference, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Metopic Ridge.

Sini Kalapurakal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Forest City, North Carolina. Dr. Kalapurakal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Thrombocytopenia, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). Dr. Kalapurakal is currently accepting new patients.

As a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery, I have dedicated my professional life to treating patients with spine disorders. These include spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, herniated discs and spine tumors. I incorporate minimally-invasive spine (MIS) techniques whenever appropriate to minimize pain and length of stay, yet not compromise on achieving the goals of surgery, which is ultimately to get you back to the quality of life you once enjoyed. I was drawn to medicine and neurosurgery for the unique ability to incorporate the latest in technology and neuroscience to making patients better. I will treat you and your loved ones with the same kind of care I would want my loved ones to be treated with. In addition to my clinical practice, I will be working with Duke Bioengineers and Neurobiologists on important basic and translational questions surrounding spinal cord injuries (SCI), which we hope to bring to clinical relevance. Dr. Abd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

I am the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Duke Children's Hospital. I treat a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain and spine in children, including tumors, hydrocephalus, trauma, and craniosynostosis. I consider it a real privilege to earn a family's trust with their child's health. I enjoy building relationships with the family unit and understanding the specific details of their situation that need consideration in their child's care to ensure a smooth hospitalization experience. Our team leverages the expertise available at Duke Children's Hospital to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. Witnessing a child return to a normal or improved life after intervention is incredibly gratifying, and seeing them thrive years later is one of the most special aspects of pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

Joseph Joyner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Joyner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

Shohreh Taavoni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Taavoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Yellow Nail Syndrome, Ringworm, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hypertension. Dr. Taavoni is currently accepting new patients.

Semaan El-Khoury is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aulander, North Carolina. Dr. El-Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease. Dr. El-Khoury is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Young is a Geriatrics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top area of expertise is Tethered Cord Syndrome.

Alexander Snyder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ronda, North Carolina. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Couture is a Neurosurgery provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Couture is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Couture is currently accepting new patients.