Alissa Collins is an Otolaryngologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Collins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

Voice is central to human communication, social interaction, identity, and may be critical for professional success. Many professionals depend on having a good voice, including teachers, singers, clergy, attorneys, and call center operators. Swallowing and breathing are also vital life functions and problems in either area can lead to significant reduction in quality of life. I am grateful to have the opportunity to help people every day who are experiencing voice, breathing or swallowing problems. My goal is to collaborate with patients in a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to restore patients' voices and ability to communicate and perform, swallow, and breathe. I work with patients to personalize treatment decisions to fit their individual needs. This may include medical treatments and/or surgical interventions, as well as voice and swallowing therapy in collaboration with my speech-language pathology and singing voice specialist colleagues. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Glossectomy, and Endoscopy.

David Witsell is an Otolaryngologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Witsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Hearing Loss, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Myringotomy.

Vern Juel is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Juel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

I feel very blessed to have a profession that allows me to serve patients with both cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the head and neck. As a head and neck surgeon, I carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment — working with our team to maximize the chance for cure while maintaining the highest quality of life. As a physician, my approach to patient care includes addressing one's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and well-being. My research endeavors strive to improve the care we provide to patients with head and neck cancers. I have had a research program in tumor immunotherapy. I am active in addressing global health needs, being involved with regular humanitarian mission trips throughout the world. I am also active in training the next generation of surgeons that are able to address and solve challenges in an ethical and virtuous way. I have, along with my colleagues, developed and instituted a virtue-based approach to residency training that will meet this need. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four kids in a variety of activities. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Melanoma, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

I focus on treating patients with head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and maxillofacial trauma. I also have interests in microvascular (free flap) reconstruction, transoral robotic surgery, salivary endoscopy and medical education. I was privileged to do my residency training here at Duke and look forward to bringing my energy, dedication and leadership to our group. Dr. Kahmke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

I found myself fascinated by otolaryngology early in my medical school training because of the wide variety of patients and procedures we get to manage. I have always enjoyed technology and thinking outside of the box, which is a perfect match for this specialty. Additionally, I really love working with children and their families; it is a privilege to play a small role in a child's growth and development. I am drawn to surgery because it epitomizes the combination of art and science in medicine allowing for creative solutions to complicated problems. In my free time, I also pursue creative hobbies. I play the piano, and I still take lessons weekly. I started piano with my daughter when she was four and both my children are in musical fields now. I also make jewelry, enjoy learning languages, such as Spanish and Russian, reading, traveling, and practicing photography with my husband. We both like being with friends and family whether we are cooking at home or checking out new cuisine. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

With the complexities of health care and the fast-paced changes occurring around us daily, I strive in my clinical practice to focus solely on each patient to provide individualized and personalized care. I am interested in understanding the mechanisms of disease that make each individual unique in not only their presentation but in their treatment options as well. I will partner with researchers to further uncover how we can better approach our patients from an individual rather than a one-sized fits all approach. My goal is to create a partnership focused on education of disease and confidence in management. Dr. Oberle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

James Snapper is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Snapper has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae.

Michael Land is a Pediatrics specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Land is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Hives, and Asthma in Children.

Sean Johnson is an Otolaryngologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Sheila Ryan is an Otolaryngologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Ruptured Eardrum.

Eric Conologue is a Physician Assistant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Conologue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Mr. Conologue is currently accepting new patients.

Rupali Shah is an Otolaryngologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Juliana Sullivan is a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Hives.

David Fitzhugh is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Fitzhugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Anaphylaxis, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

I am a surgeon who specializes in treating both children and adults of all ages for conditions affecting the ears, nose and sinuses, and neck and throat. I am a general Otolaryngologist who treats a wide variety of medical and surgical diseases. This includes everything from ear infections to sinus infections and some head and neck cancers. I do my best to be accessible to my patients, call them personally with results and updates, and have same-day clinic availability. My goal is to have a team approach with high quality and individualized care while staying at the forefront of current research and treatment plans. Patients may work with our audiologists or speech-language pathologists to help treat their conditions as well. When I’m not at work, I’m usually out with my Great Dane or trying a new food scene in Durham and Chapel Hill. Dr. Oberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Salivary Duct Stones, Angiomyoma, DFNB1, and Parathyroidectomy.

Robert Buckmire is an Otolaryngologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Buckmire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Buckmire is currently accepting new patients.

James Howard is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Blumberg is an Otolaryngologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Blumberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Blumberg is currently accepting new patients.