Danielle Brander is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Brander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brander is currently accepting new patients.

Sascha Tuchman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tuchman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Tuchman is currently accepting new patients.

Deborah Stephens is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Stephens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Stephens 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. 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.

My goal is to provide the best care possible for patients with blood cancers and their families. I strive to find the best treatment for each patient based on the latest research as well as each patient's own unique situation and goals. I also hope to improve the care of cancer patients through access to clinical trials and ongoing outcomes-based research. My research focuses on physical fitness and cancer patients, survivorship care, and financial toxicity. Dr. Sitlinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Christopher Jensen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new patients.

Anne Beaven is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Beaven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

I grew up with a father who practiced family medicine, so I was exposed to the benefits of primary care. I am a strong believer that continuity of care can improve outcomes in your health. In this sense, I enjoy taking care of families and helping whole families improve their health. I think the best patient outcomes are achieved when data and science marry unique patient interests. As an Army brat, I moved around at times when I was younger. However, I have lived in North Carolina since high school, going to college and medical school, and having my residency in this great state. I have enjoyed all North Carolina has to offer, from the myriad of activities for those who enjoy the outdoors to the cultural and sporting activities one can find in this state. Dr. Dancel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Familial Dysautonomia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

James Hathorn is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hathorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Hathorn is currently accepting new patients.

Katarzyna Jamieson is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jamieson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jamieson is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Dittus is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Dittus has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Dittus is currently accepting new patients.

William Wood is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Armistead is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Armistead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Armistead is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Hartman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Hartman is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Shea is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Robin Hardie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardie has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. 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.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

What makes Duke Health unique in bone marrow transplants is its holistic approach. We take care of the disease -- which is important, because these are very serious, potentially fatal diseases. But at the same time, we pay attention to patients’ emotional and psychological well-being in addition to their physical well-being. And not only for patients but also the whole family, because the caregivers and other parts of the family need attention as well. I wanted to go into medicine, because it was a great way to interact and take care of patients. In my mind, cancer is one of two diseases within internal medicine where you can actually cure people. The best part of bone marrow transplant is that the time between the laboratory and the patient is short. Patients who need a transplant tend to be relatively sick and in need of new therapies. That’s been very intellectually challenging and fun. Dr. Chao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. 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.