Danielle Brander is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Brander is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brander is currently accepting new patients.

David Ashley is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ashley is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Ashley is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Marcom is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marcom is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer in Men.

Jennifer Garst is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Garst is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Garst is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Zafar is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zafar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Myringotomy.

What makes Duke Health unique in bone marrow transplants is its holistic approach. We take care of the disease -- which is important, because these are very serious, potentially fatal diseases. But at the same time, we pay attention to patients’ emotional and psychological well-being in addition to their physical well-being. And not only for patients but also the whole family, because the caregivers and other parts of the family need attention as well. I wanted to go into medicine, because it was a great way to interact and take care of patients. In my mind, cancer is one of two diseases within internal medicine where you can actually cure people. The best part of bone marrow transplant is that the time between the laboratory and the patient is short. Patients who need a transplant tend to be relatively sick and in need of new therapies. That’s been very intellectually challenging and fun. Dr. Chao is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

I entered medical school for the sole purpose of learning more about human diseases, so that I could focus my laboratory efforts on improving the human condition. However, I was surprised to find myself drawn to clinical care. I care for people afflicted by acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. In this role, I have had the privilege of treating people facing life-threatening illnesses. I strive to gain the trust of each of my patients, so that I can help them make difficult treatment decisions. I engage in clinical research, evaluating novel agents that directly target the cancer cell to improve the degree of success in treating this illness. My patients benefit from my understanding of the newest available treatments, and also have access to promising investigational agents, when appropriate. In my faculty position at Duke University, I enjoy educating current oncologists as well as the next generation of physicians. Dr. Erba is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Diane Reidy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reidy is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

I am a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with skin cancer. I am part of a team of surgical oncologists, dermatologists, and radiation oncologists who all work together to determine the best treatment approach for each patient. My focus is on treating patients with advanced melanoma, as well as melanoma that is at high risk for recurrence after surgery. We also treat patients with merkel cell carcinoma and advanced basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. We also have a number of clinical trial options available, allowing our patients access to the newest therapies available. Dr. Salama is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

I specialize in treating people with genitourinary (GU) cancers, such as bladder, prostate, testicular and kidney cancer. I don’t treat other types of cancer across the breadth of tumors like some oncologists in the community may, such as blood cancer, breast cancer or lung cancer. My focus has allowed me to gain deep expertise in GU cancers and to stay abreast of the newest treatment advances, clinical research and so on for those specific GU cancers. As a medical oncologist, I meet patients at one of the scariest moments of their lives. I try to help educate them to make a decision about their disease and its process, and what their treatment options may be, so we can come to a shared decision about what might be the best option. The teaching aspect really strikes home for me. Both of my parents are teachers. The root word for “doctor” in Latin means “to teach.” So that is something I’m both naturally called to do and enjoy doing. Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Prostatectomy.

I am a part of the thoracic oncology program. I work with patients who have cancers of the lung, which includes non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and mesothelioma. My focus is on clinical care, clinical trials, and developing new therapies for these diseases. When I first meet with a patient, I want them to understand what their diagnosis is, because there are actually multiple diagnoses of lung cancer and each are treated differently. Then I discuss with a patient whether they are a candidate for therapies such as molecular therapy or immunotherapy, and make sure they have a clear understanding of the treatment plan. There are some very promising new therapies for these diseases and we are fortunate to have those available to patients here at Duke. That’s one of the unique things we offer as an academic medical center. Dr. Stinchcombe is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

As a physician and scientist, my ultimate goal is to translate research findings from bench to beside to improve patient care. I focus my research and clinical work on treating blood and bone marrow cancers. Most of the patients in my clinic are blood and bone marrow transplant patients and patients with plasma cell diseases such as multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, POEMS syndrome, and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. The research interests in my lab are on the development of new approaches to enhance hematopoietic stem cell engraftment and reconstitution following blood and bone marrow transplant. Dr. Kang is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Schnitzler Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

Kimberly Blackwell is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Blackwell is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Marilyn Telen is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Telen has been practicing medicine for over 52 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia.

My goal is to provide the best care possible for patients with blood cancers and their families. I strive to find the best treatment for each patient based on the latest research as well as each patient's own unique situation and goals. I also hope to improve the care of cancer patients through access to clinical trials and ongoing outcomes-based research. My research focuses on physical fitness and cancer patients, survivorship care, and financial toxicity. Dr. Sitlinger is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I care for children and adolescents with blood and cancer disorders. I have a special interest in connective tissue cancers, also known as sarcomas. I also enjoy reading, baking, and studying Mandarin Chinese. I am married and have two children. Dr. Linardic is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Costello Syndrome, and Legius Syndrome.

James Vredenburgh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vredenburgh is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Sascha Tuchman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tuchman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Tuchman is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Zeidner is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Zeidner is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Zeidner is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Hoimes is an Internal Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hoimes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Hoimes is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Force is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Force is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Force is currently accepting new patients.

I study disorders of the bone marrow and bone marrow failure syndromes. I also see some leukemias and lymphomas and other blood malignancies. Duke offers a very personalized, individualized level of care to each patient. Nobody is the same, so we take the whole patient, we listen to them, and we offer our best recommendations for treatment options. We offer some of the latest treatment options that are available, usually in the setting of a clinical trial. If not, we offer the latest advancement in the field. When I was going through medical school, molecular biology was the new field. Everything was being described as a new cancer-causing gene. And to me that was so appealing – we’re going to figure out what causes cancer and new ways to treat it. That’s what really brought me into the hematology oncology world – things were being discovered that were new and exciting and hopefully would lead to new treatment options. Duke offers an extremely high standard of care. Though we’re not always successful and the disease sometimes wins, our goal is to give the patients the best possible care. Dr. Decastro is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Robin Hardie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardie has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

Since studying basic immunology prior to beginning my clinical training, I have been deeply interested in applying immunological perspective for the treatment of cancers including hematologic malignancies. Interestingly emerging immunotherapies showed very promising results in recent years. In my clinic, I treat patients with multiple myeloma which is one type of cancer arising from plasma cells. My research will focus on developing early phase clinical protocols utilizing novel cellular therapy approach and also improving the outcomes of blood and marrow transplantation. My ultimate goal is to provide better treatment options than the current standard approach to patients. Dr. Choi is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michael Morse is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Morse has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Appendix Cancer, and Liver Embolization.