
Overview
I’m a radiation oncologist who primarily treat patients with gastrointestinal cancers and breast cancer. I also do clinical research trials. I’m specifically researching how exercise impacts a patient’s cancer growth and side effects of cancer. I’ve always liked helping people and in college I volunteered in the oncology ward and knew then I had found my passion. Interacting with patients is my favorite part of my job. I like to explain to them how radiation works and how it can benefit them. My hope is to provide my patients with an explanation that gives them less anxiety and less fear about the treatment.
Dr. Palta is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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Dr. Palta 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.
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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 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Manisha Palta
Is Dr. Manisha Palta a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Manisha Palta is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Manisha Palta specialize in?
While Dr. Manisha Palta is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Ampullary Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Manisha Palta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Manisha Palta has published 93 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Manisha Palta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Manisha Palta accept my insurance?
Dr. Manisha Palta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Ampullary CancerDr. Palta isDistinguished. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Palta isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Palta isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Palta isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Anal CancerDr. Palta isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Palta isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Palta isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Palta isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Palta isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Palta isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Palta isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Palta isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Palta isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Palta isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Palta isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

