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.

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 Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

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, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Wilms Tumor.

Sarah Martin is a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 14 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

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.

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 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.

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.

I have decades of experience working at Duke Health in a variety of settings.  My passion has been caring for patients with cancer and I've spent much of m career working at the Duke Cancer Institute.  My role as a nurse practitioner in thoracic surgery evolved to include lung cancer screening which allows me to focus on preventative medicine. I also see patients in our lung nodule program. Patient advocacy is the cornerstone of my practice and I always strive to help patients navigate the health system while doing all that they can to improve their health and well-being.  Outside of work, you can find me hiking, running, birdwatching, eating good food, and spending time with my family. Ms. Crittenden is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

I am a nurse practitioner specializing in hospice care. Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice care provides compassionate care for people in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as well as they can for as long as they can. The hospice philosophy accepts death as the final stage of life: it affirms life, but does not try to hasten or postpone death. Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself. A team of professionals work together to manage symptoms so that a person’s last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones. Ms. Howard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I am a nurse practitioner with a special passion for working with patients with liver disease. One of the greatest reasons I strived to have a career in medicine was the ability to spend time with patients and developing long-term, trusting relationships while giving them the information they need to make decisions to improve their health. Outside of seeing patients, I enjoy cooking, traveling to new places, exercising and spending time at home with my friendly cat, Zeus. Ms. Dawkins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gallbladder Disease.

I have dedicated my clinical practice to improving outcomes for advanced heart failure patients, particularly those with cardiac amyloidosis and sarcoidosis. Both of these conditions have been around for a long time but recent advancements in both diagnostic technology and pharmacologic therapies have created an opportunity for early diagnosis and treatment options. Over the past decade, I have dedicated my clinical and academic work to building Centers of Excellence to facilitate diagnosis, clinical management, and access to therapies. Throughout my career, I have met great patients (or as I call them warriors) who have lost their fight against heart disease. This has impacted me tremendously by inspiring me to work towards creating awareness in both the medical and general communities, developing strategies to reduce health care inequities, and improving health-related quality of life. What I love most about my work is being able to walk with the patient throughout the trajectory of their disease to not only manage their symptoms but to change their trajectory from heart failure to heart success. Ms. Fajardo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Cardiac Amyloidosis.

Melissa Erin is a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Erin has been practicing medicine for over 20 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy.

I provide care for individuals with primary brain and spinal tumors. Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to treating patients with various cancers, cherishing the personal bonds formed with them and their families the most. My commitment lies in proactive symptom management and preserving quality of life. Accompanying someone on this journey is an honor. I strive to foster transparent and sincere relationships with patients and their families to fulfill their needs to the greatest extent. I value family time and keep a consistent exercise routine to sustain my resilience. Ms. Cone 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 have specialized in cancer care since 2008, with a focus on lung cancer care since 2014. My patients are the reason I continue to love what I do. I try everyday to be a better nurse practitioner for them. Ms. Conn is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma.

I truly love working with cancer survivors as I find that they and their families are some of the bravest people you will ever meet. They have beaten their cancer and now want to live their best possible lives. I work with them, their loved ones, their oncology provider, and primary care providers to create a plan for their optimal overall health. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our awesome blended family. I also am passionate about running and have run four marathons, over 30 half marathons, and numerous 5K's. When I get the chance, I enjoy reading and traveling. Ms. Slawson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

I treat adult patients with primary brain tumors. I enjoy connecting with patients and providing education to ensure that they are well informed of their disease process. My motto for caring for patients is to treat each patient as I would treat a member of my family. Ms. Jean is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

I love the team that I work with at Duke. As a nurse practitioner in pediatric urology, I feel as though I have sufficient time and support to care for all my patients and their families. Working at Duke allows me to collaborate with world-class members of the medical field and take advantage of cutting-edge research and innovations. I love seeing my patients each day. Working with children brings such joy to my day. I care for children with urologic concerns. I also provide urologic care for children and adults with spina bifida. I work very closely with my patients and their families to generate treatment goals and plans to best manage their conditions and concerns. I try to integrate the research that my team and I are involved with into the care I provide to ensure the most up-to-date treatment options for each child. After growing up in Maine, then practicing in New York City and California, my husband and I are happy to be settled in North Carolina. We enjoy running and hiking in all the wonderful parks nearby. Ms. Kelly is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Neurogenic Bowel.

I have loved children for as long as I can remember. I knew I wanted to work with them from the time I was about 12 years old, and have been living my dream for the past 15 years. I have also enjoyed every minute of being a mom to my two beautiful daughters, and now that I am back at Duke I am not just fortunate to be part of this awe inspiring organization, but I also get to be close to my family; an added blessing. My husband, children and I recently moved from Chicago, IL to beautiful North Carolina. I am now part of the amazingly talented Pediatric Plastic Surgery team, and am very much looking forward to establishing myself as a valuable provider and resource for our patients and their families. Ms. Fernandez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Baller-Gerold Syndrome and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.

I decided to become a nurse practitioner specializing in blood and marrow disorders after working in the field as an RN for the past six years. I relocated to Durham, North Carolina to be closer to family and have joined the great team at Duke. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors with my puppy, Willow. I also enjoy reading and completing small DIY projects. Ms. Martin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).

What brings a Virginia girl to North Carolina? Her dream job! After spending multiple clinical rotations with oncology patients, I knew that I wanted to be an oncology provider for the rest of my life. I moved to North Carolina and started my nursing career at Duke on the inpatient hematologic malignancy unit 9100. After five years of working as a nurse in 9100, I decided to pursue my graduate degree (MSN, FNP). I now act as a nurse practitioner within the Division of Hematologic Malignancy and Cell Therapy where I work with patients who have multiple myeloma. I act as a front-line provider caring for patients undergoing active treatment with chemotherapy or immunotherapy both on and off research clinical trial. I believe that open communication and working together with my patients and their loved ones as a team creates better health outcomes. Ms. Addis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and POEMS Syndrome.

Ivy Settlemires is a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Settlemires has been practicing medicine for over 11 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Lesli Simers is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Simers is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Hemiplegia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Focal Dystonia. Ms. Simers is currently accepting new patients.