I am convinced that caring for patients with malignant hematologic diseases requires not only up-to-date medical knowledge, but also an understanding of the individual patient's needs and circumstances. I encourage patients to take an active role in their treatment and recovery and I work with them to develop an individualized treatment plan that includes the most advanced therapies available today. My practice focuses primarily on disorders of the lymphatic system (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia). As an integral part of my clinical activities, I am dedicated to teaching young physicians at all levels of training and educating the next generation of hematologists. Dr. Stefanovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Susan Kreissman is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kreissman has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Hepatoblastoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Soham Puvvada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Puvvada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Follicular Lymphoma, and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).

I see patients with blood related cancers, primarily lymphoma. I provide them with comprehensive care from the time they come in for diagnosis until they are cured. Duke is special because I can bring the power of a large medical center with expertise across disciplines together for the care of each patient. One of the nicest parts of my job is the Christmas cards I receive from patients that I’ve treated. For many patients who are doing well, we discharge them from the clinic after five years. The Christmas cards give me the opportunity to see that they are getting on with their lives and to hear about how their families are doing. Outside of work, my wife and I spend a lot of our free time with our two daughters and their children. We like the beach, biking and hiking as a family. Dr. Diehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I care for patients and families seeking bone marrow transplants, cellular therapies, and gene therapies for high-risk cancers, genetic and metabolic disorders, and primary immune deficiencies. I work closely with a comprehensive team to ensure the best long-term outcomes and quality of life. I am attentive to the needs of my patients, as well as their caregivers and families. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures. Dr. Mahadeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of taking care of children with some of the most difficult diagnoses, including leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers, CGD and other immune deficiencies, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and other blood disorders, and leukodystrophy, MPS, and other inherited disorders. Specializing in bone marrow transplants and hematopoietic cell transplants, I strive for my patients’ success. I feel fortunate to be providing care during a time when advancements in the medical field, fueled by incredible discoveries in immunology, drug development, genomics, and computing, have brought us closer to providing a good donor for almost all patients requiring a BMT or HCT. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

The Division of Cellular Therapy does bone marrow transplants and stem cell transplants for patients with different types of blood cancers. Specifically, I see patients with multiple myeloma or other plasma cell issues like amyloidosis. Many of the cases in my clinic are difficult. So I spend a lot of time talking with my patients, explaining the disease when they come as new patients and talking about the complexity of the disease, because it’s important that they understand what to ask their physicians here at Duke and at home. There’s no standard treatment for myeloma. We have different options – continuation of therapy, immediate transplant or transplant later. I like to explain to patients why I favor a certain treatment approach and why I think it would be the best approach for them. Dr. Gasparetto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

Since studying basic immunology prior to beginning my clinical training, I have been deeply interested in applying immunological perspective for the treatment of cancers including hematologic malignancies. Interestingly emerging immunotherapies showed very promising results in recent years. In my clinic, I treat patients with multiple myeloma which is one type of cancer arising from plasma cells. My research will focus on developing early phase clinical protocols utilizing novel cellular therapy approach and also improving the outcomes of blood and marrow transplantation. My ultimate goal is to provide better treatment options than the current standard approach to patients. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I treat patients with blood disorders and cancers, and I have a particular interest in helping patients with hematologic blood cancers, like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, including the use of cellular therapies. I am fortunate to have a great team that works with me. We emphasize providing compassionate, individualized care using up-to-date, evidence-based treatments, including access to clinical trials. My patients are often going through a great deal, and I am devoted to their care. I have lived in this community for several decades and am honored to practice here. Dr. Ramalingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

I study disorders of the bone marrow and bone marrow failure syndromes. I also see some leukemias and lymphomas and other blood malignancies. Duke offers a very personalized, individualized level of care to each patient. Nobody is the same, so we take the whole patient, we listen to them, and we offer our best recommendations for treatment options. We offer some of the latest treatment options that are available, usually in the setting of a clinical trial. If not, we offer the latest advancement in the field. When I was going through medical school, molecular biology was the new field. Everything was being described as a new cancer-causing gene. And to me that was so appealing – we’re going to figure out what causes cancer and new ways to treat it. That’s what really brought me into the hematology oncology world – things were being discovered that were new and exciting and hopefully would lead to new treatment options. Duke offers an extremely high standard of care. Though we’re not always successful and the disease sometimes wins, our goal is to give the patients the best possible care. Dr. Decastro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

People in need of a bone marrow transplantation can often be scared or intimidated by what is ahead of them -- my goal, when seeing a new patient, is to devote all the time and effort that is needed to address these emotions. My hope is that after this visit, my patient will feel reassured and hopeful that the Duke team of providers will do all that it can to restore them to health, and allow them to return to their lives. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Clare Pipkin is a Dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pipkin has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Reticulohistiocytoma, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.

Daniela Kroshinsky is a Dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kroshinsky has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Cellulitis, Calcinosis, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

Mona Soliman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Soliman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis. Dr. Soliman is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Gold is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Ewing Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Julie Blatt is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Blatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, and Congenital Athymia.

David Kram is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Rhabdoid Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

David Lynch is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Lynch has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

Hendrik Vandeventer is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Vandeventer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vandeventer is currently accepting new patients.

Rami Al-Rohil is a Dermatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Al-Rohil has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Trichoepithelioma, Lymphocytic Infiltrate of Jessner, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Al-Rohil is currently accepting new patients.