I study pediatric bone and joint injuries, with a focus on childhood fractures, growth plate injuries, and recovery after treatment. My research has examined outcomes of common injuries such as elbow fractures, including medial epicondyle fractures, as well as innovations like water-resistant casting to improve daily life during healing. My goal is to identify treatments that are safe, effective, and minimize disruption for children and families. This work helps doctors choose the best care for growing bones and helps patients heal well, return to activity sooner, and avoid long-term problems.
I focus on thoughtful care and open communication, helping children feel safe and families feel supported throughout their treatment.
Areas of Expertise
Where I See Patients
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center - Durham, NC
Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon - Morrisville, NC
Lenox Baker Children's Hospital - Durham, NC
I focus on thoughtful care and open communication, helping children feel safe and families feel supported throughout their treatment.
My Locations
About Me
I care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. My practice focuses on pediatric fractures and trauma, growth plate injuries, limb alignment and length differences, and congenital and developmental conditions of the upper and lower extremities. I enjoy helping families navigate both common injuries and concerns, like fractures, in-toeing and flat feet, and more complex problems that require thoughtful long-term planning.
I chose pediatric orthopaedics because it combines problem-solving, technical care, and long-term relationships with children and their families. I believe in clear communication, shared decision-making, and meeting patients and families where they are—both medically and emotionally. My goal is to help children heal, grow, and return to the activities they love.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and staying active, which helps me connect with the families I care for every day.
Current Appointments and Affiliations
Patients I Treat
Adults
Children
Languages I Speak
English
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Areas of Expertise
- Limb Length Inequality
- Reconstruction and Deformity Correction
- Fractures in Children
- Lower Limb Deformity in Deformity
- Pediatric Extremity Trauma
- Clubfoot
- Hip Dysplasia in Babies
- Limb Deformity
Training and Education
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children’s Hospital, 2017
Residency
Orthopaedics, Duke University, 2011-2016
Education
MD, University of Arizona, 2011
Clinical Focus and Research
My Research Interests
Publications
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- 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 Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna 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
- Aetna/CVS Health
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Employee Plans
- Cigna Care
- Duke Advantage
- Duke Basic
- Duke Options
- Duke Select
- Duke USA
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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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
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- Alliance Health
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- Partners
- Trillium
- UHC Community Plan
- Vaya Health
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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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)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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External Relationships
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