
Overview
I realized during a biology class in college that I could use my interest in science to help make a difference in people’s lives. It drove my decision to pursue a career in medicine. I realized early in medical school that I wanted to spend my career trying to understand cancer, how to fight it and caring for patients who have it. As a medical oncologist with Duke Cancer Center, I specialize in cancers of the chest, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Working closely with my patients, getting to know them personally and understanding their values and goals, allows me to develop individualized care and treatment plans for each one. The most rewarding part of my work is developing long term relationships with my patients and their families throughout their cancer journeys. I am motivated and inspired by how my patients live their lives everyday.
Dr. Melson-Clarke is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
6301 Herndon Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Melson-Clarke has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a medical oncologist who focuses on bone and soft tissue cancers called sarcomas. I love spending time with my patients. They often have a sense of awareness about their condition that’s truly unique and rewarding. I partner with each patient so they know the full set of options available for treatment and can make an informed decision about the approach that is best for them. I’ve wanted to pursue medicine for as long as I can remember. I find cancer fascinating because of its ability to evade the immune system. The body fails to recognize cancer as being foreign. When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family and enjoy long distance running. Dr. Riedel is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Desmoid Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a part of the thoracic oncology program. I work with patients who have cancers of the lung, which includes non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and mesothelioma. My focus is on clinical care, clinical trials, and developing new therapies for these diseases. When I first meet with a patient, I want them to understand what their diagnosis is, because there are actually multiple diagnoses of lung cancer and each are treated differently. Then I discuss with a patient whether they are a candidate for therapies such as molecular therapy or immunotherapy, and make sure they have a clear understanding of the treatment plan. There are some very promising new therapies for these diseases and we are fortunate to have those available to patients here at Duke. That’s one of the unique things we offer as an academic medical center. Dr. Stinchcombe is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Duke Cancer Center
Scott Antonia is an Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Antonia has been practicing medicine for over 37 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Melson-Clarke isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Melson-Clarke isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Melson-Clarke isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Melson-Clarke isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Melson-Clarke isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Melson-Clarke isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Advanced
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Melson-Clarke isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Melson-Clarke isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Melson-Clarke isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Melson-Clarke isAdvanced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Experienced
- Lung NodulesDr. Melson-Clarke isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Melson-Clarke isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Melson-Clarke isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Melson-Clarke isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.


