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).

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 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Vaishali Cooper is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Cooper is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Deborah Stoia is a Physician Assistant in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ms. Stoia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Muscle Spasms. Ms. Stoia is currently accepting new patients.

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.

I’m a physician assistant in vascular surgery and see patients with all varieties of vascular conditions. I enjoy treating patients with a holistic approach keeping in mind all of their medical conditions and seeing how their individual condition is affecting their body, life and family. When I see a patient, I try to give them straight and thorough answers and try to explain our reasoning to make them comfortable with our plan. Building relationships with my patients is the most gratifying part of my practice. I enjoy the long term friendships that develop – not only can I help patients with their immediate needs, but I also get to follow them over the course of their lives. His top area of expertise is May Thurner Syndrome.

I'm a physician assistant specializing in gastroenterology. I have experience caring for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, but my focus is treating patients with disorders of the esophagus. These conditions include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). I aim to provide compassionate and quality care and I enjoy working together with my patients to come up with the best treatment plan for them. I hope to help improve their overall quality of life. Outside of the office, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis, and cooking. Ms. Ryder is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Encopresis.

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.

Jennifer Durling is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Durling 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. Ms. Durling is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Evan Dropkin is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Dropkin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Ms. Dropkin is currently accepting new patients.

Tara Herrmann is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Herrmann 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. Ms. Herrmann is currently accepting new patients.

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 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).

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

Karen Powell-Boone is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Powell-Boone is currently accepting new patients.

Kaitlin Deslauriers is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Ms. Deslauriers is currently accepting new patients.

Returi Schossow is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms. Ms. Schossow is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Lafuria is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. His top area of expertise is Eyelid Bump.

Kirsten Hillsley is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Ms. Hillsley is currently accepting new patients.

Alyssa Ortega is a Physician Assistant in Morrisville, North Carolina. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis. Ms. Ortega is currently accepting new patients.

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

Rebecca Unger is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Ms. Unger is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Johnson is a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Ms. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.