My research focuses on the prevention and reduction of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) after orthopedic injuries, with an emphasis on the role of vitamin C supplementation following injury or surgery. I am interested in improving recovery outcomes and helping reduce the risk of prolonged pain and stiffness after orthopedic trauma. My goal is to contribute to simple, evidence-informed strategies that can support better healing and recovery for patients.
I strive to build trusting relationships through compassionate care, clear communication, and support every step of the way.
Areas of Expertise
Where I See Patients
Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh - Raleigh, NC
I strive to build trusting relationships through compassionate care, clear communication, and support every step of the way.
My Locations
Office:
919-862-5093
Fax:
919-862-5605
About Me
I believe the best care starts with listening. Whether you're recovering from an injury or dealing with a hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder condition, my goal is to help you feel heard, informed, and confident in your care. I specialize in ultrasound-guided injections, which allow for precise, targeted treatment to help relieve pain and improve function. I enjoy working with patients to create individualized treatment plans that help them return to the activities they love. My doctoral work focuses on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following orthopedic injuries, which has deepened my understanding of post-injury pain presentations and recovery challenges within orthopedic care. I also understand recovery from the patient’s perspective, having experienced an ACL injury and rehabilitation myself during 2020. That experience deepened my appreciation for the physical and emotional challenges of healing and continues to shape how I support my patients. I strive to build trusting relationships through compassionate care, clear communication, and support every step of the way.
Patients I Treat
Adults
Languages I Speak
English
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Areas of Expertise
- Cubital Tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Pain, Upper Arm Pain and Related Injuries
- Hand and Wrist Fracture
- Hand and Wrist Pain and Injury
- Hand Pain and Injury
- Nonsurgical Orthopaedic Treatments
- Osteoarthritis
Training and Education
Education
MSPAS, Touro University Manhattan, 2025
DPA, Touro University Nevada, 2026
Clinical Focus and Research
My Research Interests
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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