Dr. Alexa N. Bramall
Overview
My fascination with medicine took root during my later years after engaging in volunteer work with traumatic brain injury patients in Toronto. Hearing their incredible stories, I came to recognize the profound privilege held by doctors who catch glimpses of the most sensitive moments in their patients' lives. It became clear to me that as a physician, I could truly make a significant impact. As a resident, my attention was captured by the challenge of hydrocephalus and abnormalities of cerebrospinal fluid flow, areas in which our understanding remains poor and treatment options are limited. Moreover, treatment typically involves the placement of a shunt to redirect fluid away from the brain, a procedure which has a high rate of complications. As a neurosurgeon and scientist, my goal is to discover alternate approaches for diagnosing and treating patients with cerebrospinal fluid disorders, so that they can maintain a high quality of life. Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy spending time with my husband, exploring the North Carolina mountains through invigorating hikes, reading a book by the lake, or tinkering with my car.
Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
932 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Cancer Center
I am an academic adult and pediatric neuro-oncologist who helps lead The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. I am the author of more than 500 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and book chapters, and I have presented extensively at both international and national meetings. I am a committed educator who is a member of the executive and super-executive committees of the Duke University School of Medicine, which are responsible for the recruitment, screening and selection of medical students. I have reviewed grants for the National Institutes of Health for over 15 years, in a spectrum of different study sections. I am the senior editor of CNS Oncology and a reviewer for over 25 academic journals. I serve on the advisory board of a number of organizations, including Voices Against Brain Cancer, the Tug McGraw Foundation, Pinnacle Care, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the National Children’s Cancer Society, and the American Brain Tumor Association. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.
Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic
What we specialize in at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center is compassionate care – we take care of our patients. It’s complete care. The patients don’t have to go out and find a radiologist. We have the radiation oncologist, the chemotherapy, the surgery, the radiology, we have all kinds of nursing people as well as help getting physical therapy and getting in-the-home assistance. Patients also can expect cutting-edge care because we run such a terrific science program here. I really like working with the patients. No question about it. It’s not that I’m doing some trivial procedure six times a day. When someone comes in with a brain tumor, there’s usually some bonding, and instead of running away from that, I really enjoy it. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.
Duke Neurosurgery Arringdon
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 highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Bramall isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Bramall isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- GliomaDr. Bramall isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Bramall isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Bramall isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Bramall isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.