
Overview
As a general pediatric surgeon, I take care of children with many different conditions of the chest or abdomen. These conditions can include birth defects, cancers, injuries caused by accidents and more. I also serve as chief of the division of pediatric surgery at Duke. When a child needs surgical care, it is one of the most challenging times in a family’s life. We are surrounded by a great team at Duke, which gives families the peace of mind that their child is in the best hands possible. I enjoy my role, because I not only get to work with families during times of challenge and happiness, but with staff members who are dedicated to keeping children healthy. I also relish my role in training young surgeons who are dedicated to helping children grow up as healthy as possible.
Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, Anemia, Splenectomy, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 140 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Thrombectomy.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Lenox Baker Children's Hospital
Pediatric Neurosurgery became my chosen path due to a combination of firsthand experiences and a profound desire to make a difference in the lives of children. I love the variety of cases and am fascinated with embryology and congenital malformations. I specialize in brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, tethered cord, myelomeningocele, Chiari malformation, hydrocephalus, congenital malformations, and minimally invasive techniques using neuro-endoscopy. I am dual trained, completing an enfolded skull base fellowship and a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship. I firmly believe that being a compassionate and empathetic doctor is as crucial as possessing excellent surgical skills. My personal experience of losing my own child has deepened my understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges that parents face when their child is dealing with a serious medical condition. This unique perspective has inspired me to be more than just a surgeon; it has motivated me to be a source of support, understanding, and solace for parents during their difficult journeys. In addition to being a neurosurgeon, I am a wife and a mother who loves reading, jigsaw puzzles, traveling, and spending time with my wonderful husband and children. Dr. Jenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thrombectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.
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
- SplenectomyDr. Rice isElite. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- GastroschisisDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- ThrombectomyDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EndoscopyDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- GastrostomyDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HerniaDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.

