Duke Health Referring Physicians

My Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 27710
Duke Cancer Center Gynecology Clinic
20 Duke Medicine Cir
Clinic 2-2
Durham, NC 27710-2000
Duke Cancer Center Raleigh
3404 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609-7341
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710
Duke Women's Cancer Care Raleigh
4101 Macon Pond Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607-6319

About Me

Learn More About Me

I specialize in gynecologic oncology, which includes the surgical management and chemotherapy of women with ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer, as well as patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. I also care for women who have a genetic predisposition for gynecologic cancers, such as an inherited BRCA mutation, and I can offer preventative surgery and surveillance. The diagnosis and treatment of cancer is an extremely challenging time for patients, as well as their family and friends. I am committed to providing individualized, compassionate, and holistic care as I help to navigate patients through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. I am extensively trained in minimally invasive surgical approaches using laparoscopic and robotic platforms, and I am committed to offering innovating treatment options including clinical trials. Caring for women with gynecologic cancer is a privilege, and I cherish the relationships I form with my patients and their families. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends (and dog!), planning my next National Park hiking trip, and reading fiction novels.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
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Languages
English

Areas of Expertise

Training

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine, 2012-2016
Education
MD, University of Pennsylvania, 2012
MBA, University of Pennsylvania, 2012
Fellowship
Gynecologic Oncology, Duke University, 2016-2019

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

My lens as a researcher has focused on the interface of women's health and policies to improve the value of cancer care. My research interest in health services has focused on alternative payment models and the impact of the Affordable Care Act on access to oncologic services. I have collaborated on multiple NCDB and SEER-Medicare projects to better understand the impact of how policies impact the care of patients with gynecologic malignancies. My second field of interest is the cost of care and using health economic models to help guide health care decisions, such as ovarian cancer screening. I am part of a clinical team at Duke enrolling patients in clinical trials to determine how best to treat women with gynecologic cancers.

Publications
Clinical Trials

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Provider Rating
4.83 out of 5
328 ratings, 36 reviews

Patient Reviews

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Insurance

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below. Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

  • Aetna
    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
  • Ambetter
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
  • CIGNA
    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
  • Duke Group Plans
    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
  • Experience Health
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • First Health
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Halifax Physician-Hospital Organization
    • Halifax Physician-Hospital Organization plans*
    • *This plan is only accepted at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Duke HomeCare & Hospice.
  • Healthgram
  • Humana
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
  • Medicare
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
  • MultiPlan / Private Healthcare Systems
  • NC Medicaid
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • Healthy Blue
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
  • OneNet PPO
  • Optima Health
    • FAMIS*
    • Optima Family Care (Medicaid HMO in VA)*
    • Optima Individual & Family (On & Off Exchange Plans)
    • Optima Plus (PPO)
    • Optima Vantage (HMO)
    • *Duke Primary Care, Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital are not participating with this plan.
  • TRICARE
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
  • United Healthcare
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

External Relationships

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