Dr. Stephen X. Skapek
Overview
As a physician, I care for children who may have cancer or a type of blood disease. I work with them and their families from the initial evaluation to establish a diagnosis, all the way through developing and carrying out a treatment plan. As we work together, I prioritize listening to their concerns, understanding their values, and working as a team. I also value transparency and honesty as we share information along the pathway toward healing. I consider it a tremendous honor and privilege to work with children and their parents, and I strive to do everything I can to help.
Dr. Skapek is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pineoblastoma, and Pineocytoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Skapek 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen X. Skapek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen X. Skapek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen X. Skapek by calling their office at 919-684-3401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen X. Skapek a top-rated expert for Rhabdomyosarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen X. Skapek is classified as an Elite expert for Rhabdomyosarcoma, 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. Stephen X. Skapek specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen X. Skapek is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Pineoblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Stephen X. Skapek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen X. Skapek has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhabdomyosarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen X. Skapek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen X. Skapek accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen X. Skapek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-684-3401 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
- Elite
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Skapek isElite. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Skapek isElite. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Advanced
- NeuroblastomaDr. Skapek isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- OsteosarcomaDr. Skapek isAdvanced. Learn about Osteosarcoma.
- PineoblastomaDr. Skapek isAdvanced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- PineocytomaDr. Skapek isAdvanced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Skapek isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Skapek isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Skapek isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Skapek isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Skapek isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.