Maura Jones is a Physician Assistant and a Dermatologist in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Jones is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts. Ms. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Liepins is a Physician Assistant in Cary, North Carolina. Mr. Liepins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

James Richard is a Physician Assistant in Cary, North Carolina. Mr. Richard has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms and Vitamin D Deficiency. Mr. Richard is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Norton is a Physician Assistant in Cary, North Carolina. Ms. Norton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), MAGIC Syndrome, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL). Ms. Norton is currently accepting new patients.

Alexandria Dascoli is a Physician Assistant in Cary, North Carolina.

I grew up in West Virginia relocating to the Durham area recently to proudly continue my career at Duke in Orthopaedics which, has always been a dream of mine. I am a physician assistant who is a member of the adult reconstruction orthopaedic team with special interests in knee and hip conditions, along with procedures to treat these including conservative measures and joint replacement surgeries. My ultimate goal is to work with my patients closely to tailor a specific plan to meet their needs and goals moving forward to help them restore an overall better quality of life in a timely manner. It is such a rewarding experience being able to see patients improve their functional abilities to do all the activities they enjoy. I strive to provide patients with the highest level of care, based on their individual needs and lifestyle goals. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, sports, golfing, staying active, and being outdoors. His top area of expertise is Cervical Myelopathy.

I enjoy taking care of patients of all ages with acute and chronic orthopaedic problems with particular focus on those with hand, wrist, and elbow issues. In my spare time, I like spending time outdoors running, biking, swimming, and also visiting national parks throughout the United States. Her top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis.

Christopher Cole is a Physician Assistant in Morrisville, North Carolina. Mr. Cole has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Krista Gingrich is a Physician Assistant in Morrisville, North Carolina. Ms. Gingrich has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Her top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.

I am a board-certified physician assistant with over 10 years of experience practicing in gastroenterology, with a special interest in treating liver conditions. I really enjoy the patient education aspect of medicine and doing everything I can to help my patients achieve and maintain the best quality of life possible. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in the great outdoors with my husband, son, and two dogs. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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 Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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).

Margaret Evers is a Physician Assistant in Cary, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Evers is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Chandler is a Physician Assistant in Morrisville, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture and Plantar Fasciitis. Ms. Chandler is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Romeis is a Physician Assistant in Cary, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Romeis is currently accepting new patients.

I was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Since then, my family and I have relocated to the Triangle area. In college, I was a varsity athlete and underwent four orthopaedic surgeries during my career. This allowed me to have the ability to understand how the patient is feeling during treatment and recovery. These experiences inspired me to become a physician assistant in orthopaedic surgery. My goal is to provide patients with the care they need to return to the things they love.

As an infertility patient myself, this field is near and dear to me. To be able to walk alongside my patients and provide support during their journey to becoming parents, and any routes it may take to get there, is something that brings me great joy. I strive to consider all aspects of the patient when providing their care and pay attention to even the smallest details, which can often make the biggest difference.

Most of the patients I see come in with hip and knee arthritis. We start with X-rays and other evaluations, then work to treat the situation with something conservative all the way to surgical. It’s all tailored specifically for each patient, and it depends on what type of treatment they have had in the past, how debilitated they are and how quickly we need to get them back on their feet. My approach is conservative. We’ll try injections and medicines first. If they don’t work, then surgery is an option. Duke is a great choice for patients, because we take the time to evaluate each one. We don’t just look at an X-ray and say you need surgery right away. We sit and talk with the patient about their concerns. Growing up, I was a gymnast. I always wanted to do something in sports medicine, which led me into orthopedics. Seeing the patient happy is the favorite part of my job, seeing people back up on their feet and walking around the neighborhood.

I chose specializing in Orthopaedic foot and ankle care because I find immense satisfaction in helping patients overcome challenges related to these critical areas of the body and improve their quality of life.

I was born and raised in Florida, but fell in love with North Carolina when I attended Davidson College. I went to Duke for graduate school and put down roots in Durham. As an orthopaedic physician assistant, I take care of musculoskeletal concerns, ranging from the fingers to the toes. This can be joint pain, muscle aches, sports injuries, falls, and much more. I work closely with my patients to create care plans that are respectful of their obligations at home, work, and school. Members of my family have undergone orthopaedic surgery, so I understand the challenges on the road to recovery. I have seen the life-changing magic of orthopaedics. We help patients regain active, fulfilling lives. That’s why I love being an orthopaedic physician assistant. Outside of work, I am an avid coffee drinker and Disney films enthusiast. I am often found trying to convince my wife we need to visit Disney World as often as possible.

Most patients I see have sustained an acute musculoskeletal injury or are dealing with long-term orthopaedic issues. I see all types of sports-related injuries, focusing mostly on shoulders and knees. It’s important that I learn the patient’s goals and understand their expectation for recovering from the injury. This can vary greatly if the patient is a recreational athlete, a child on a sports team or a collegiate athlete. As a recreational athlete myself, I have dealt with injuries requiring orthopaedic surgery. I understand both the patient and provider side. My goal is to get patients back to enjoying their activities in a timely manner. There are many multi-disciplinary resources at the Duke Sports Science Institute to help accommodate this, including physical therapists that work closely with me in clinic, running and aquatic therapists, sports cardiologists and neurologists, surgeons specializing in all areas of orthopaedics, and athletic trainers. Duke Orthopaedics is focused on the absolute best patient care but is also involved in research and education. This allows us to be at the cutting-edge of technology and developing new ways of treating injury and disease.

Neil Ewing is a Physician Assistant in Morrisville, North Carolina. Mr. Ewing has been practicing medicine for over 19 years.

As a physician assistant with experience in both orthopedics and spine surgery, I possess a wide range of experiences to offer my patients the best care possible. From common back or neck pain to complex spinal disorders, I understand that my most crucial role is to listen attentively to my patients. Patients know their bodies better than any studies, and the key to diagnosis and treatment lies in listening to their concerns. This is particularly true in spine care, where treatment is highly nuanced, targeted, and individualized. What I find most rewarding about being a clinician is establishing genuine connections with my patients. I strive to lead by example in promoting a healthy lifestyle, which I believe significantly contributes to overall well-being. Outside of work, I engage in endurance and strength training. Despite any necessary adaptations, I firmly believe that exercise plays a crucial role in the overall health puzzle. Additionally, I enjoy baking, exploring new restaurants, and traveling with my wife.