
Overview
I have worked at Duke Health with the Advanced Endoscopy Team, primarily treating pancreas and biliary diseases, since 2007. I have had a love of medicine and desired a career in health care since I was 12 and have a passion for patient education. I think it is critical that my patients understand their disease process, what is or is not happening, and not just what tests or procedures we will be doing, but why we are doing them. My role is fairly focused on pancreas and biliary diseases and other problems requiring advanced endoscopy techniques, so I often work with a patients primary medical team to provide care. In my free time, I love reading a book and spending time with my husband, three kids, and our Aussiedoodle.
Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Cancer Center
I am honored to care for our patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, as well as supporting their loved ones as we navigate this challenging diagnosis together. I strive to help patients find their balance between aggressive, cutting-edge brain cancer treatment and protecting their quality of life. It's important to me to care for the whole person with attention to fitness, nutrition, and mental health. I live in Chapel Hill with my husband and two children. My other interests include travel, camping and backpacking, gardening, skiing, reading, and my large extended family. Ms. Evans is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J
I am a physician assistant in the division of gastroenterology. I treat many types of liver problems, including autoimmune hepatitis, genetic conditions, and viral hepatitis. I also treat downstream problems of ascites, which cause abdominal swelling, or encephalopathy, which can affect your brain. My favorite part is being able to walk with people on their journey toward health and wellness. When you come to see me, you see a team practice. I work together with Dr. Andrew Muir and have since 2001. I hope you know that when you see me, you are seeing him because we are a team. We see patients jointly and collaboratively, and you have access to so many resources, including nutritionists, physical therapists, and referrals we can make within Duke. Ms. Goacher is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis.
Duke Cancer Center
It is an honor for me to serve patients and families who are coping with brain and spinal cord tumors. I believe strongly in the person-to-person relationships with my clinical team, my patients, and their loved ones. I enjoy cycling and other outdoor activities, cooking, music of all sorts, and living in Durham. I am married to a Durham native and we are proud parents of a daughter who was born at Duke and graduated from Duke University. Mr. Johnson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
Areas of Expertise
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerMrs. Garris isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseMrs. Garris isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerMrs. Garris isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.



