Martha Strayhorn is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Ms. Strayhorn is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM). Ms. Strayhorn 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.

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 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.

Rashida Coleman is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

I began my nursing career over ten years ago as an emergency department staff nurse and later as an emergency department nurse practitioner. I consider it a privilege to care for patients and families who come to Urgent Care with the stress of an unexpected illness or injury. I also enjoy patient education and have a special interest in injury prevention and safety across the lifespan. I recently moved to North Carolina with my family and enjoy hiking, running, baking, and sports of any kind.

As a primary care provider, my passion is to promote healthy lifestyles, manage chronic illnesses, and prevent and treat diseases with a holistic patient-centered approach. I feel it is critical to not only thoroughly understand the complex disease process and to diagnose the underlying problem but also to address the individual as a whole. I love primary care as it allows me to care for patients of all ages. I enjoy getting to know my patients for who they are and care for them and their families. My role as a primary care provider is to ensure I create long lasting partnerships with my patients and empower them to understand their physical, mental, and emotional health. I will be your cheerleader. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, hiking, cooking, gardening, and spending time with my family. I love traveling to new places.

I strive to create an environment of trust and patient-centered care for my patients and their families. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking with my husband and dog, painting, pilates, and trying new restaurants in the Raleigh and Durham area.

I enjoy the urgent care setting and supporting patients with whatever acute concerns they have. Every day is different and interesting. In my spare time, I love to read anything thought-provoking, hike with my family, travel to new places, and pursue my passion for finding the world's best doughnuts.

I was born and raised in North Carolina and am happy to be serving the Raleigh/Durham community. Over the last several years, I have worked in various environments as a nurse. My career began in medical/surgical nursing and from there I moved along to work in the float pool, PACU, and the Emergency Department. I chose to advance my career after several years as a nurse and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for my Master’s of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Urgent Care is a diverse and exciting setting of which I truly enjoy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and spoiling my two fur babies!.

Tamara Starr is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Starr is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Hobbs is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina. His top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Mr. Hobbs is currently accepting new patients.

At the Duke Children’s Evaluation Center, I work with children, adolescents, and young adults facing various mental health challenges, including neurodevelopmental and learning differences, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, school avoidance, depression, and grief. I take a flexible, patient-centered, strengths-based approach to treatment, and while medications can help, the DCEC also offers a variety of therapeutic approaches. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work in a setting where collaboration between colleagues and the exchange of ideas is encouraged, and it’s a privilege to partner with patients and families. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, gardening, caring for my grand-dogs, and exploring Durham. Before becoming a nurse, I was a violin teacher, though I’ve since traded classical violin for singing along to my favorite songs on the radio.

Tammy Triglianos is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. Ms. Triglianos is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Matson is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Ms. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Chun Li is a Nurse Practitioner in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ms. Li is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Ms. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Melissa Shannon is a Nurse Practitioner in Hillsborough, North Carolina.