
Overview
I am a radiation oncologist, who specializes in treating head and neck and skin cancers. I chose this career path after watching an amazing friend receive treatment for a voice-box tumor. Her experience inspired me to dedicate my life to helping people like her. The relationships I develop with my patients, their families, and the clinical team are key to clinical success. By educating my patients about their cancers and treatment options, answering questions, and working together to develop a treatment plan, I empower my patients and provide the support they need to get through their treatments. I value being part of a skilled multidisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate and top-notched clinical care. I strive to constantly improve head and neck cancer treatments and am grateful to be able to offer cutting-edge clinical trials options to my patients. Outside of work, I treasure time with my family typically spent in outdoor activities including hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, running, kayaking, skiing, traveling, and playing/watching sports. We enjoy being active in the community and engaging in good causes.
Dr. Robbins is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 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.
3 Clinical Trials
David Kirsch is a Radiation Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kirsch is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. Dr. Kirsch is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center
I'm a radiation oncologist, and I specialize in treating brain, base of skull and spine tumors, as well as tumors that arise in the body but go to the brain or the spine, as in certain cases of lung, breast and kidney cancer and melanoma. When I meet with a patient, it’s important for me to introduce them and their family to our team of doctors, therapists, nurses and treatment planners. The patient and their family will also become members of this team – truly the most important part - so we can work together to tailor care based on their wants and needs. At Duke, we’ve developed techniques to precisely and accurately treat small, complex lesions and tumors. We can minimize the amount of radiation that goes into normal tissues and at the same time maximize the amount of radiation where it is needed. Our team is geared to delivering every treatment to each patient exactly as planned, especially in complicated and difficult situations. As a patient or a physician, I think there’s no better place to be than Duke. I love my work, feel honored that my patients place their trust in our team and me and work hard to earn that trust. Dr. Kirkpatrick is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Duke Cancer Center
I specialize in gynecological radiation oncology but also treat patients with cancer of the breast, brain and central nervous system among others. I also have a special clinical interest in brachytherapy, when radiation is delivered directly to the target internally. Duke is a world leader in treating gynecological cancers with all forms of treatment. I have the privilege of collaborating with many other specialists in gynecologic surgery, chemotherapy and pathology. We have built a state of the art gynecologic cancer program in radiation therapy with a dedicated brachytherapy suite with built-in anesthesia monitoring, imaging to allow for the most complex and pinpoint treatments to treat tumors, while sparing all normal tissue. My mother was a radiation oncologist. Growing up, her dedication to her patients inspired me. She developed truly, caring relationships and touched the lives of so many people over the decades of her practice. My wife, my two children and I currently live in Durham and have been happy members of the Duke community since 2005. Outside of medicine, I spend as much time with them as I can. Dr. Chino is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Robbins isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- MelanomaDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Robbins isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Robbins isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.


