I treat children with cancer and blood disorders, such as anemia and sickle cell disease. When families come in, there is understandably a huge amount of anxiety. I try to spend a lot of time with them and discuss what we know, what we need to find out, and how we plan to care for their children. My goal is to make it the least scary as possible for both the children and the parents/caregivers while providing the best care. Even in the setting of severe illness, interacting with children is uplifting and extremely rewarding. Children truly demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit. What I love most about my job is having relationships with children and seeing them grow; it is a wonderful experience. Dr. Rothman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

I became interested in medicine after studying tropical forest in college and realizing that I wanted more contact with people than trees. In medical school, I cared for children and adults with sickle cell disease and was inspired by the challenges and complexity of this chronic illness. I chose to train in both pediatric and adult hematology and now see both children and adults with non-malignant blood disorders. I joined Duke Health in July 2016 to direct the Adult Sickle Cell Program and focus on the care of children and adults with disorders of hemoglobin. Dr. Strouse is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Susan Kreissman is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kreissman has been practicing medicine for over 41 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Hepatoblastoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I am motivated to unlock the mysteries of human immunology and to understand how to treat the many aspects of health problems that occur in immune deficiencies. My clinical and basic science research goals include studying common variable immune deficiency (CVID). My career in medicine has been a journey. Committed to become a physician at the age of five, I desired to learn how to help people feel better. Over time, and a few degrees later, I discovered the best way to help people through my study of medicine is to not only care for them through thoughtful listening and problem solving, but also to study through an active research program in the lab those questions I cannot answer. I chose to select training that encompassed both traditional medical school curriculum as well as bench and clinic science. Dr. Lugar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Immunodeficiency with Hyper IgM Type 1, and Systemic Mastocytosis.

As a physician, I care for children who may have cancer or a type of blood disease. I work with them and their families from the initial evaluation to establish a diagnosis, all the way through developing and carrying out a treatment plan. As we work together, I prioritize listening to their concerns, understanding their values, and working as a team. I also value transparency and honesty as we share information along the pathway toward healing. I consider it a tremendous honor and privilege to work with children and their parents, and I strive to do everything I can to help. Dr. Skapek is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pineoblastoma, and Pineocytoma.

Oren Becher is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Becher is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, Brain Stem Cancer, and Medulloblastoma.

I care for patients and families seeking bone marrow transplants, cellular therapies, and gene therapies for high-risk cancers, genetic and metabolic disorders, and primary immune deficiencies. I work closely with a comprehensive team to ensure the best long-term outcomes and quality of life. I am attentive to the needs of my patients, as well as their caregivers and families. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures. Dr. Mahadeo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

Ivy Altomare is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Altomare is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Purpura, and Splenectomy.

I’m a pediatric blood and bone marrow transplant specialist. I see patients from all over the world, many of whom have very rare diseases. I take care of patients with leukodystrophies, leukemias and other blood disorders that are resistant to standard treatment, and children with brain injuries like cerebral palsy. It’s rewarding to make a difference when treating challenging diseases. I’ve been fortunate over my career to be able to develop new treatments in the laboratory that I take into the clinic to help patients. In fact, here at Duke I was involved in the first cord-blood transplant anywhere in the world. When meeting with patients, I focus on making their experience more than just the medicine. We have a family support program for things beyond medical needs, which is especially helpful for families that are far from home. Outside of work, I like to knit, bike and spend time with my family. Dr. Kurtzberg is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Congenital Athymia, Leukodystrophy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

I am a Pediatric Neuro Oncologist at Duke. I am part of the pediatric brain tumor program and I conduct research as part of the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center. I treat all children and young adults with primary and metastatic brain and spine tumors. I am very honored to be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides phenomenal care. Our program provides access to several clinical trials along with standard of care. I am motivated by the patients and families to provide better care and treatment options for pediatric brain tumors. Dr. Mangoli is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Glioma, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Timothy Driscoll is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Driscoll has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Neuroblastoma, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Paul Monahan is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Monahan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemophilia B, Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, and Hemophilic Arthropathy.

Andra James is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. James is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Preeclampsia, Anemia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

Juhi Jain is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jain has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Her top areas of expertise are Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, and Hemophilia A.

Laurie Graves is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Graves has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Her top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Andrea Bauchat is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Jessica Sun is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Philip Rosoff is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rosoff has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. His top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Rupa Redding is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Redding is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

Paul Martin is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Marie Shonkwiler is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Cassandra Moran is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Poulomi Pai is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Kyra Mccarty is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Carmem Sales is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).