Lynne Todd

Overview

I am a physician assistant with over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery. I have a particular interest in movement disorders and am the manager of our neurosurgery neuromodulation program. As part of this role, I see patients who are potential candidates for deep brain stimulation and/or MRI guided high frequency ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of symptoms related to conditions such as essential tremor and parkinson's disease. I particularly enjoy taking extra time to educate my patients. I want them to have a good understanding of why a procedure may or may not be recommended, what that procedure involves, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. As a parent of adult children and a daughter of aging parents, I have a great deal of compassion for my patients and their families. My hobbies include spending time with family, especially my fabulous husband, and gardening.

Graduate Institution
Wake Forest University (North Carolina), 1989
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Physician Assistant in NC
Board Certifications
National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Medicare
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Locations

Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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