I became a family nurse practitioner with the goal of partnering with my patients to improve their overall health. As a member of the Duke Cancer Institute Lung Screening Program with over 30 years of experience in health care, my priorities focus on providing compassionate care, health promotion, education about disease prevention, providing strategies and motivation for smoking cessation and encouragement to make healthier lifestyle choices to improve their overall quality of life. Outside of work, I enjoy running, traveling with my husband, Steelers football and spending time with our three daughters and their families. Ms. Semmel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

I am excited to be a part of Duke Cancer Center and to help care for our patients and their families. I believe in caring for the whole person, not just the disease. This requires good communication so that we can work together to achieve common goals. I have experience in family medicine as well as emergency medicine. I was born in Florida, but North Carolina is my home. My wife and I have two energetic boys. Outside of work, I enjoy running, traveling, and spending time with my family. Mr. Crockett is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Familial Wilms Tumor 2.

Benjamin Mastridge is a Nurse Practitioner in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Mr. Mastridge is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Mr. Mastridge is currently accepting new patients.

Nursing is the only thing I have seriously thought of doing. It is a privilege to work with patients and families at a vulnerable time in their life. I am driven to help them in any capacity that I can. Outside of work, my husband Chad and kids, Hunter and Libby, motivate me to be the best I can. They are the light of my life. I enjoy cooking, the beach, watching football, and hosting weekend get together with friends. Go Hawkeyes!. Ms. Lally is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, and Pituitary Tumor.

Sarah Martin is a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 15 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

It has been my life-long dream to become a nurse practitioner. Brain tumor patients and their caregivers are the most resilient, dedicated, and hopeful group of people I have ever worked with. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve this remarkable population. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors as much as possible. Ms. Jacobs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.

I am passionate about caring for patients with primary brain and spinal cord tumors. I value establishing relationships with patients and their families and making sure they are getting the same treatment, including symptom management, that I would want my family to receive. Open and honest communication with patients is important to me. I enjoy educating patients and advocating for them to ensure that their needs are met in a timely fashion. I am interested in long-term survivorship education of my patients and I also have a passion for teaching and mentoring future health care professionals. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, running, Duke basketball, and spending time with my family. Ms. Brown is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.

I love working with patients and their families helping them understand their disease process and what to expect with treatments. Lung disease can be scary and overwhelming so I try to make it understandable and manageable for everyone involved. I work very closely with the medical providers in our clinic and we all work very well together as a team. I am originally from Canada and have been with Duke Health for almost 20 years. Ms. Susanne is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules.

Jennifer Mahoney is a Nurse Practitioner in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU). Ms. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

Romeka Chavis is a Nurse Practitioner in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection and Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Chavis is currently accepting new patients.

I started my health care career as a nurse at Duke and transitioned to primary care as a family nurse practitioner. I wanted to be able to develop ongoing relationships with my patients and their loved ones. I believe that preventative care is an integral part of health care and firmly rooted in primary care. I am a big sports fan, most notably anything involving The University of Alabama.

I believe that medical care should be from a holistic approach. It is important to me to not only care for the physical body, but also take into consideration the patient's emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Understanding the person as a whole will aid in creating the best health plan for each unique patient. I look forward to building relationships with my patients based on honesty and mutual respect to work collaboratively towards health goals. My patient population ranges from young adults to geriatrics including end of life care. When I'm not caring for patients, I'm enjoying time at home with my husband, our son, and three dogs!.

I have been working with cancer patients for more than 10 years, specifically patients with blood cancers. I have a passion for blood cancers and the relationships I develop with my patients and their loved ones. It is such a rewarding experience to be able to provide care and hope to these amazing patients. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, getting away to the mountains, and watching college basketball!. Ms. Sellars is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and POEMS Syndrome.

Oncology has always been my specialty interest throughout my career as a nurse and now as a nurse practitioner. Robust research efforts renders oncology an ever changing and evolving field which satisfies my personal preference to be always in pursuit of education and new opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally. My primary clinical interest is ensuring optimal and personalized patient and family navigation through the cancer trajectory to anticipate, address, and reduce barriers to high-quality cancer care. In my time away from work, I most enjoy travel, gardening, reading, writing, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. I love being near the water and enjoy nearly any activity in, near or by a river, lake or ocean. Particularly precious are the opportunities I have to travel with or simply spend time relaxing with my husband, our adult children and their families and our parents. Ms. Griffie is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Carole Worthington is a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Worthington is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Protein Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

I have worked in oncology in various capacities through the years - most recently taking care of people with brain and spine tumors. It has been a privilege to work with patients and their families as they walk through their cancer journey. I hope to work with you on managing your disease and symptoms. Most importantly I hope to grow to know each of you and your stories. When I'm not at work, I'm trying to keep up with my two little ones while hunting for a cup of coffee. Ms. Southerland is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.

I am passionate about providing thoughtful and thorough care to our patients and families. It has been a privilege caring for primary brain and spine tumor patients, which brings me pride and fulfillment. I appreciate establishing open and honest relationships with patients and families and always try to treat them as I would treat my family. I value improving the quality of life of each patient and providing excellent supportive care. I am also interested in survivorship care for our long-term survivors. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my family. Ms. Kim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.

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