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 Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Vernon Pugh is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Pugh has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I am an interventional radiologist with interests in interventional oncology including catheter-directed embolization and percutaneous ablation therapy, uterine fibroids and uterine artery embolization, central venous stenosis and central venous recanalization, lymphatic access and thoracic duct embolization, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation, and biliary interventions. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Uterine Fibroids, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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 Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

I specialize in performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures with a focus on interventional oncology (ablation, chemoembolization, radioembolization), men’s and women’s health (prostate artery and uterine artery embolization, varicocele embolization, pelvic congestion syndrome), musculoskeletal interventions (geniculate nerve ablation, geniculate artery embolization), venous disease (IVC filter placement/retrieval, thrombectomy/recanalization, stenting), portal interventions (TIPS, BRTO, portal vein embolization), and pain management (vertebral augmentation, nerve blocks, ablations). I have authored or co-authored over 50 scientific texts and presented my work at national and international conferences. In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities, cooking, and spending time with my family. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy.

I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

I was originally encouraged by my mother, a labor and delivery nurse, to pursue a career in medicine. I became a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon because it is a challenging surgical specialty that requires a lot of thought when making decisions, and because the population is near and dear to my heart. I take care of children with special orthopaedic needs, including scoliosis and other spine disorders, as well as children with growth abnormalities. I also see pediatric trauma patients, meaning children who need orthopaedic surgery due to an accident or other injury. I am inspired by a child's ability to overcome adversity and to adapt to their circumstances, and I find deep gratification when I am able to help improve their lives in some way. Dr. Lark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Blount Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Aruna Gouru is a Hospital Medicine provider in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Gouru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Gouru is currently accepting new patients.

I have more than 25 years of experience treating patients of all ages with spinal disorders. I have had an interest in the management of spinal disorders since starting my medical education. I performed residencies in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire range of spinal disorders. My goal has been to find innovative ways to manage the range of spinal conditions, straightforward to complex. I have a focus on managing patients with complex spinal disorders. My patient evaluation and management philosophy is to provide engaged, compassionate care that focuses on providing the simplest and least aggressive treatment option for a particular condition. In many cases, non-operative treatment options exist to improve a patient’s symptoms. I have been actively engaged in clinical research to find the best ways to manage spinal disorders in order to achieve better results with fewer complications. Dr. Shaffrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Harishchandra Mahaseth is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Mahaseth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mahaseth is currently accepting new patients.

John Barr is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

I am returning to Duke with my wife and four children. We have been living in eastern North Carolina where I have been in private practice doing pediatric and adult spinal surgery for 20 years. I am board certified in both orthopaedics and spinal surgery and was drawn to the specialty after working at a Shriner's hospital during my training. I try to approach each individual patient with a few fundamental goals. I first try to listen to what has brought someone into my office and then provide them with a diagnosis. I focus on options for management  both non-operative as well as surgery. I also hope to engage the patient or family to participate in the  decisions as it relates to the treatment options available to them. Dr. Reeg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Grant Jenkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

Saifullah Afridi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Afridi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Afridi is currently accepting new patients.

Satish Mathan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Mathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Boils, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mathan is currently accepting new patients.

Sameer Mathur is an Orthopedics provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mathur is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Burnsed is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Burnsed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Burnsed is currently accepting new patients.

Muhammad Ghani is a Hospital Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Jonathan Green is a Hospital Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Jennifer Kinley is a Hospital Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kinley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vertebroplasty. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.