Associate Professor of Surgery
Office:
10 Bryan Searle Drive, 466G Seeley G. Mudd Bldg, Durham, NC 27710
Campus Mail:
DUMC 3966, 10 Bryan Searle Dr, 466G Seeley G Mudd, Durham, NC 27710
My research focuses on three areas. One is the development of more effective and entirely novel treatments for melanoma. I have a special interest in immunotherapy, novel targeted molecular therapies, and regional chemotherapy for advanced melanoma of the arm or leg. Another area of interest is palliative surgery for cancer with an emphasis on understanding the optimal role and application of this type of surgery in the care of advanced malignancy. A third area of interest is quality and patient safety with an emphasis on communication and work culture.
Education and Training
- Assistant Professor, Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2004 - 2010
- Assistant Professor, Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, 2002 - 2004
- Chief Resident, Surgery, Duke University, 2001 - 2002
- 2nd Year SAR, Surgery, Duke University, 2000 - 2001
- Surgical Research Fellow, Surgery, Duke University, 1998 - 2000
- Senior Assistant Resident, Surgery, Duke University, 1997 - 1998
- Junior Assistant Resident, Surgery, Duke University, 1996 - 1997
- Intern, Surgery, Duke University, 1995 - 1996
- M.B.A., Desales University, 2011
- M.D., University of Virginia, 1995
- Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1994