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.

Tiffany Tyson is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Tyson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Elizabeth Elliott is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Elliott is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudobulbar Affect, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Schquthia Peacock is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Peacock is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Menopause.

Daria Lewis is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Lewis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Victoria Windley is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and an Addiction Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Windley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Opioid Use Disorder. Ms. Windley is currently accepting new patients.

Christina Jones is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Jones is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome and Muscle Spasms. Ms. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Charlotte Thompson is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Thompson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Micaela Frost is a Nurse Practitioner in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ms. Frost is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina and Scarlet Fever. Ms. Frost is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Barfield is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Barfield is currently accepting new patients.

As a nurse practitioner at Duke Health, my greatest reward is partnering with patients and their families. I enjoy empowering them to overcome barriers within their illness, helping them to navigate the health care system, and establishing long-term relationships with them. It is a pleasure to work within Duke Cardiology, and I look forward to many more opportunities within the clinical setting. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Rachel Dell is a Nurse Practitioner in Morrisville, North Carolina. Ms. Dell has been practicing medicine for over 5 years. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

I am a nurse practitioner who is specialized in cardiovascular medicine. I chose to specialize in this field because I know what it is like to be the family member of a heart patient. I am fulfilled by partnering with my patients to help them fully understand and successfully manage their disease, and I enjoy the challenge of diagnosis. In addition to providing direct patient care, I mentor novice nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and teach in the Duke University School of Nursing. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, rescuing hound dogs, kayaking, woodworking and restoring old houses. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, and Atrial Fibrillation.

I am a nurse practitioner in electrophysiology who cares for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and implanted cardiac devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders. I am passionate about caring for heart rhythm and device patients. While away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, fun family, and mini dachshund Lucy, as well as going to the beach. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Atrial Tachycardia.

My goal as a nurse practitioner is to empower my patients through education about their disease process and involving them as an active participant of their care. As an immigrant and Latin American, I strive to provide culturally competent care. I have worked as a registered nurse in pediatric hematology oncology and completed a hematology/oncology nurse practitioner fellowship, which provided me with a great foundation to treat patients with hematologic disorders. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and spending time in nature with my family and dogs. Her top area of expertise is Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

I am glad to be part of Duke Endocrine team because it allows me to focus on what I like the most—patient care. I enjoy working with the outstanding physicians here in Duke. I value patient’s trust and think in their shoes to come up solutions to help balancing their health struggle and life. I feel happy for them when my patients make progress. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Rathke Cleft Cyst.

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.

Hello and welcome! I'm Afi Kpakossou, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness. With over nine years of nursing experience, I've gained extensive experience evaluating patients, managing medications, and treating adults and children facing a wide range of behavioral health disorders.At Pinnacle Behavioral Health and Wellness, I focus on providing comprehensive and personalized care. My services include initial patient evaluations, medication management, and care coordination to ensure you receive the most effective treatment. I believe in a collaborative approach and work closely with therapists and other healthcare providers to address all aspects of your well-being.My treatment philosophy centers on compassion, understanding, and patient empowerment. I believe that every individual deserves personalized care tailored to their unique needs. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with my patients, fostering open communication and ensuring you feel heard and understood. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a warm, supportive environment, helping you navigate your mental health challenges with confidence.I'm committed to providing culturally sensitive treatment approaches and recognize the importance of considering each individual's unique background and experiences. I offer telehealth appointments for your convenience. Ms. Kpakossou is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Major Depression.

I am a nurse practitioner who specializes in improving the quality of life of women with pelvic floor disorders. This includes conditions such as urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections, and vaginal prolapse. These can be difficult and embarrassing disorders to manage, but they are common. I like to tailor my care to the patient’s unique situation and her own goals, using evidence-based medicine to achieve the best possible outcome. It is so exciting to help patients take control of their health. By collaborating with them, we can create a plan that helps them get back to simply living their lives. Ms. Shaw is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

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.

Danielle Deoliveira is a Nurse Practitioner in Cary, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.