I am a clinical geneticist and a pediatrician with a deep interest in undiagnosed and rare genetic disorders. I provide medical care for children and adults with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and diagnostic evaluation for patients with symptoms and signs of genetic disorders, when evaluations have not provided a specific diagnosis. Dr. Shashi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, and Micrognathia.

I see patients with mitochondrial and lysosomal storage diseases, developmental delay, intellectual disability, chromosomal disorders, congenital defects, short stature, failure to thrive, and adult genetic disorders. I love the application of rapidly growing genetic knowledge to treat patients with a variety of medical problems that involve a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors, particularly since the Human Genome Project. I find it fascinating to use the massive power of sequencing technology and artificial intelligence/machine learning to predict phenotypes from genotypes with increasing clinical relevance to human health. In my spare time, I like to hike and play sports with my wife and teenage sons, play piano, and learn famous Russian poetry of the 19th century. I see patients in person and through telehealth. Dr. Niyazov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Macroglossia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Microcephaly.

I specialize in all facets of interventional radiology with special interests in musculoskeletal ablation/embolization, genicular artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, varicocele embolization, uterine artery embolization, complex IVC filter removal, portal hypertension/TIPS, complex enteral access, and interventional oncology. In my spare time, I enjoy being active, working-out, grilling, attending sporting events, and spending time with my family. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

With over 15 years of experience in the field of electroencephalography, epilepsy diagnosis, and the management of people with drug-resistant epilepsy, I serve as the Director of the Duke Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. My responsibilities also encompass overseeing the Analytical Neurophysiology Lab, which focuses on advancing the field of neurophysiology to more accurately localize epileptic foci in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, employing state-of-the art signal analysis techniques integrated with artificial intelligence. The ultimate aim of this endeavor is to optimize treatment efficacy through individually tailored approaches, thereby enhancing the quality of life in people with epilepsy. Central to my approach is the concerted effort to assemble a highly collaborative team to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. To do so, I also strive to integrate the latest innovative developments in the field into patient care, ensuring the highest treatment standards in our field. Dr. Frauscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Seizures, and REM Behavior Disorder.

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 Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

I am a pediatric neurologist and have special interests in tuberous sclerosis, pediatric headaches and general pediatric neurology. Early in my education, I was privileged to work with outstanding child neurologists sharing their love and enthusiasm for this specialty. It is essential not only to connect with the little toddler or adolescent but also the family to arrive at the right diagnosis and therapy. Listening to their story, understanding their needs, building the important partnership with the family and at the end getting a smile from a patient are most rewarding and satisfying. Besides work I love classical music, exercise and spend time with my family. Dr. Georg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, West Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

As a neonatal neurologist, I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the newborn brain. I care for patients with a range of neurologic conditions, including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, brain malformations, stroke, hemorrhage, and seizures. It is my goal to provide coordinated, longitudinal care to infants and their families throughout pregnancy, birth, and neonatal life. Dr. Lemmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

I am a pediatric neurologist and the director of the pediatric neurology sleep medicine program. I treat children with a variety of sleep problems, including narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and difficulty sleeping. My goal is to engage not only the patient but also the family. Oftentimes, these problems are eminently treatable and even preventable, so it’s very gratifying when I see a child who has a treatable medical disorder and see all of the other areas in the child's and family’s life that are positively affected. I believe Duke is the best place in the world to seek care for children. We pride ourselves on cutting-edge technology and research, but also on compassionate care and being able to relate to families and their needs and values. We have access to ongoing research trials, research information, drugs, and other providers in other subspecialties within the Duke system, so it’s a nice comprehensive care program here. Dr. Kansagra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Pompe Disease, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy.

Carlos Zamora is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Zamora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism, Cortical Dysplasia, and Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.

Samuel Bone is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Bone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Bone is currently accepting new patients.

Ermal Aliu is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Aliu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Phenylketonuria (PKU), Learman Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Symphalangism Distal.

Mithila Fadia is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Fadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Fadia is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Smith is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.

Matthew Ewend is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ewend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Ewend is currently accepting new patients.

Sylvia Becker-Dreps is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carrboro, North Carolina. Dr. Becker-Dreps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Diarrhea, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Tetanus. Dr. Becker-Dreps is currently accepting new patients.

Mauricio Castillo is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Brain Herniation, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

Varina Boerwinkle is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Boerwinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Boerwinkle is currently accepting new patients.

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