I want to understand the fundamental question of what causes scarring in the lung that characterizes ILD. During my PhD and fellowship, I uncovered the important cell types that contribute to lung scarring: (1) overzealous fibroblasts - the cell that makes the most scar tissue of any cell in the human body; (2) the lung epithelial cell - the thin, delicate cell that plays a critical role in allowing our body to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide; and (3) abnormal immune cells. As an NIH funded investigator, I am studying how these cells work in concert to drive scar tissue build up in ILD. I hope that this research will in the long term provide insights into new treatments for my patients.
I take a patient centered approach to care and strive to give patients the information they need to make informed decisions on managing their disease.
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Duke Pulmonary Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G - Durham, NC
I take a patient centered approach to care and strive to give patients the information they need to make informed decisions on managing their disease.
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Oficina: 919-681-1300
Sobre mí
I am a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in caring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). ILD is characterized by inflammation and scar tissue buildup in the alveoli, the functional units of the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. I am passionate about advancing care for patients with ILD, particularly because we currently have limited options to reverse lung scarring once it develops. As a tertiary care center, I see patients with ILD from across North Carolina and neighboring states. Our multidisciplinary ILD conference brings together specialists in pathology, radiology and pulmonology to review complex cases and develop consensus recommendations for the best next steps in care. Because my practice is dedicated exclusively to patients with ILD, I have extensive experience managing these complex conditions and helping patients navigate their care.
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Subespecialidad
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Duke University, 2026
Residencia
medicina interna, Duke University, 2019-2023
Educación
MD, Duke University, 2019
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Seguro aceptado
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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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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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