I am a physician assistant in the division of gastroenterology. I treat many types of liver problems, including autoimmune hepatitis, genetic conditions, and viral hepatitis. I also treat downstream problems of ascites, which cause abdominal swelling, or encephalopathy, which can affect your brain. My favorite part is being able to walk with people on their journey toward health and wellness. When you come to see me, you see a team practice. I work together with Dr. Andrew Muir and have since 2001. I hope you know that when you see me, you are seeing him because we are a team. We see patients jointly and collaboratively, and you have access to so many resources, including nutritionists, physical therapists, and referrals we can make within Duke. Ms. Goacher is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis.

I became a physician assistant after practicing as a pharmacist for several years because I loved the field of medicine and wanted to have a closer interaction with patients and guide their medical care in a holistic manner. I feel I truly make a difference in the lives of the patients we treat in the Division of Cellular Therapy and Hematological Malignancies. I try to communicate with my patients in a sincere and candid style so they have a clear picture of their disease and transplant journey. My core clinical focus is autologous, allogeneic and cord blood hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients with blood cancers. I am also part of the autologous stem cell transplant team for patients with systemic scleroderma. In my free time, I enjoy running and participating in races of various distances. I love spending time with my husband, children, and grandchildren. I find a lot of pleasure in gardening and being outside as much as possible. Ms. Ann Helms is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

I am honored to care for our patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, as well as supporting their loved ones as we navigate this challenging diagnosis together. I strive to help patients find their balance between aggressive, cutting-edge brain cancer treatment and protecting their quality of life. It's important to me to care for the whole person with attention to fitness, nutrition, and mental health. I live in Chapel Hill with my husband and two children. My other interests include travel, camping and backpacking, gardening, skiing, reading, and my large extended family. Ms. Evans is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

It is an honor for me to serve patients and families who are coping with brain and spinal cord tumors. I believe strongly in the person-to-person relationships with my clinical team, my patients, and their loved ones. I enjoy cycling and other outdoor activities, cooking, music of all sorts, and living in Durham. I am married to a Durham native and we are proud parents of a daughter who was born at Duke and graduated from Duke University. Mr. Johnson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

Elaine Walker is a Physician Assistant in Butner, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Ms. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Hawkins is a Physician Assistant in Creedmoor, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Muscle Spasms, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Mr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

As a physician assistant in thoracic surgery I meet a large number of patients who have been diagnosed with a malignancy of the chest, most frequently lung cancer or esophageal cancer. It is very important for me to build a rapport with patients in those first moments because they are frequently coming to us in one of the most challenging moments in their lives. I have a responsibility to each patient to communicate in a way that allows them to understand the intricacies of how we evaluate and treat their illness. In meeting a patient wherever they are in their understanding, my role includes helping to communicate what can sound like abstract information in a way that makes sense. I can then build a relationship with them so that they can know I am there to walk along with them on their team. I take great inspiration from how patients adapt to complex situations to become empowered to make decisions regarding their care. Mr. Balderson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Stephanie Dearmey is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Dearmey has been practicing medicine for over 26 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 1, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3.

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Emily Sullivan is a Physician Assistant in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Ms. Sullivan has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Ms. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

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Jennifer Durling is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Durling has been practicing medicine for over 7 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). She is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants.

I am a physician assistant working in thoracic surgery and most frequently manage lung and esophageal cancers. Dealing with these diagnoses can be one of the most difficult times in a patient’s life. I strive to care for these patients and their families as though they were my own family members, and I take pride in educating my patients every step of the way so that they can make their own informed decisions. Ms. Howard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Emphysema.

Tara Herrmann is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Herrmann has been practicing medicine for over 15 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), and Mesothelioma.

I am a certified physician assistant and I have worked in neurology since 2004 in both a private practice and an academic medical center. I strive to provide the highest quality patient-centered care that is informed by the best available evidence from the medical literature. I believe each clinical encounter is an opportunity to collaborate with patients to address priorities related to neurological conditions, as well as promote health, function, and quality of life. I am also an assistant professor and faculty clinical coordinator in the Duke University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program. Mr. Hudak is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.