Dr. Jeffrey Melson
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 is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
6301 Herndon Rd, Durham, NC 27713
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Melson 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.
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.
9 Clinical Trials
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 36 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Melson isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Melson isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Melson isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Melson isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Melson isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Melson isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Melson isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Melson isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Melson isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Melson isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Experienced
- Brain TumorDr. Melson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Melson isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Melson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Melson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MelanomaDr. Melson isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Melson isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.