Syed Zafar is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Myringotomy.

I found myself fascinated by otolaryngology early in my medical school training because of the wide variety of patients and procedures we get to manage. I have always enjoyed technology and thinking outside of the box, which is a perfect match for this specialty. Additionally, I really love working with children and their families; it is a privilege to play a small role in a child's growth and development. I am drawn to surgery because it epitomizes the combination of art and science in medicine allowing for creative solutions to complicated problems. In my free time, I also pursue creative hobbies. I play the piano, and I still take lessons weekly. I started piano with my daughter when she was four and both my children are in musical fields now. I also make jewelry, enjoy learning languages, such as Spanish and Russian, reading, traveling, and practicing photography with my husband. We both like being with friends and family whether we are cooking at home or checking out new cuisine. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Otitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

David Powers is a General Surgeon and a Dentist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Powers has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

I specialize in skull base tumors, certain vascular tumors that affect the brain, brain aneurysms, and strokes. Skull base tumors usually occur in a hard-to-reach area where there are a lot of sensitive structures. I have devoted many hours to perfecting my technical skills and my surgical approaches. Skull base tumors tend not to be malignant, so if you can remove the tumor cleanly, you can cure the patient. It's thrilling to be able to reassure the patient and family that they don't have to worry about this disease anymore. Having these conditions can be a scary time in patients’ lives, and I have committed myself to helping them through the process. It's also important to be able to perform surgery in a setting where the patient has the best likelihood of a good outcome. That's what makes Duke stand out: We do rare things frequently and, as a result, we're quite good at them. Dr. Zomorodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Endovascular Embolization, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

"I would first like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you with your foot and ankle problems. I consider myself a dedicated clinician, surgeon, and researcher committed to helping my patients heal, reducing or eliminating pain, improving their quality of life and function, and in some cases, saving limbs and lives. My staff at Duke will always put you, the patient, first. Your safety and well being are of the utmost importance. My staff and I value your trust and believe that working together with our patients provides the best path to healing. If you ever don't understand anything or find it difficult to follow any of our instructions, please don't ""do nothing."" Let us know, so that we can work together to find a solution. I appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you heal.". Dr. Kerzner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Bunions, Hammer Toe, and Myringotomy.

As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

I feel very blessed to have a profession that allows me to serve patients with both cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the head and neck. As a head and neck surgeon, I carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment — working with our team to maximize the chance for cure while maintaining the highest quality of life. As a physician, my approach to patient care includes addressing one's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and well-being. My research endeavors strive to improve the care we provide to patients with head and neck cancers. I have had a research program in tumor immunotherapy. I am active in addressing global health needs, being involved with regular humanitarian mission trips throughout the world. I am also active in training the next generation of surgeons that are able to address and solve challenges in an ethical and virtuous way. I have, along with my colleagues, developed and instituted a virtue-based approach to residency training that will meet this need. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four kids in a variety of activities. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Melanoma, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

I was inspired to be a doctor by my grandfather, a classic “black bag” physician, who practiced family medicine with grace, compassion, and enthusiasm I strive to emulate. I became interested in the treatment of neurologic illness in college, and I pursued a specialization in the minimally invasive treatment of brain tumors and skull base tumors. When a patient has a brain disorder, they bring to me not just an organ to be fixed, but also their senses, perceptions, and mechanisms that allow them to interact with their world. My goal is to help my patients understand these frightening and disorienting problems and to create with them a custom treatment strategy to overcome the difficulties. I use the latest advances in minimally invasive neurosurgery to hopefully return them to the activities they most enjoy. Through my research, I hope to devise even better ways to approach these problems in the future. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my amazing daughter and son, as well as my two miniature schnauzers. Dr. Codd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Encephalocele, Awake Craniotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

As a plastic surgeon, I strive to take the very best care of my patients that is possible. My areas of clinical focus include cleft lip/palate; craniofacial disorders (such as plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis, and hemifacial microsomia); craniomaxillofacial trauma; ear anomalies (such as microtia); functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty; obstetrical brachial plexus palsy; and vascular anomalies (such as hemangioma and lymphatic or venous malformations). I feel honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of my patients, and I take this responsibility very seriously. Each patient’s particular situation is unique. Therefore, in consultation, we will discuss your concerns and agree upon a plan that will yield the best outcomes possible. Dr. Allori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty.

I focus on treating patients with head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and maxillofacial trauma. I also have interests in microvascular (free flap) reconstruction, transoral robotic surgery, salivary endoscopy and medical education. I was privileged to do my residency training here at Duke and look forward to bringing my energy, dedication and leadership to our group. Dr. Kahmke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Hearing and balance are among the most fundamental ways people interact with the world. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I am very fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to help patients having problems with these most basic functions. Every patient I work with presents a unique and challenging problem that needs a creative solution. Whether is it surgery to remove a complex tumor at the base of the skull, placing a cochlear implant to restore hearing to the deaf, or diagnosing a complex balance problem, I am motivated to work with my patients to come up with a custom solution to their personal problem. I measure my success by my patients’ improvement and satisfaction. Dr. Kaylie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

I have been a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke University and the University of Heidelberg, Germany since 2003. I am part-time affiliated with the Durham VA Medical Center, Section of Plastic Surgery serving our veterans and their families. I enjoy working in an academic environment and being able to cover a variety of plastic surgery cases. My main interest is plastic and reconstructive surgery, including repair of the abdomen and chest, breast, extremities, and face, head, and neck surgery, including microsurgery. My passion is to provide body contouring procedures for patients who have experienced significant weight loss, such as after gastric bypass surgery. When on call, I mainly treat hand upper extremity trauma-related injuries and other emergencies. Dr. Erdmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Breast Enlargement In Males, Bone Graft, and Glossectomy.

David Witsell is an Otolaryngologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Witsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Hearing Loss, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Myringotomy.

Dana Clifton is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Clifton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. Her top area of expertise is Myringotomy. Dr. Clifton is currently accepting new patients.

Debara Tucci is an Otolaryngologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

Spoorthi Sankineni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sankineni has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

As a nose and sinus specialist, I am aware of the impact that a sinonasal disease can have on a patient's life. Therefore, I strive to understand each patient's symptoms, perform a thorough assessment, and use the latest technologies to help my patient. Sinus disease is often a chronic disease, and I hope to form a long-term partnership with my patients. Dr. Jang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

We live in a noisy world, one in which sound and our hearing abilities shape the way we communicate and interact with one another. As an ear, nose, and throat doctor and otologist, I am privileged to provide medical and surgical care to patients with ear diseases and disorders of hearing and balance, including cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices. Every patient presents their own unique circumstances and challenges, and I am committed to providing empathetic and individualized care to meet a patient’s unique needs. I value a strong relationship with my patients and try to treat every patient as I would my own family. As a clinician-scientist with interests in the fundamental mechanisms of hearing and verbal communication, I try to bring the same level of inquisitiveness to solving my patient’s problems that I use in all aspects of my professional life. When not seeing patients, I spend my research time trying to better understand how we hear and finding better ways to improve hearing and communication. Dr. Eliades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

Michael Zenn is a Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Zenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Myringotomy. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis and Myringotomy.