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Sherri James, MD, is a family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care for adults. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed a family medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston, with training at Hermann and LBJ Hospitals. Dr. James is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. James emphasizes a collaborative, patient-centered approach, partnering with individuals to help them participate actively in their care and make informed decisions that support long-term health. Her clinical interests include preventive care and the management of common chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. She has highlighted practical strategies to improve hypertension control, including home blood pressure monitoring supported by team-based coaching. With extensive experience in clinical practice, Dr. James strives to build trusting relationships and tailor care to each patient’s goals and lifestyle. Outside of work, she describes herself as a foodie and enjoys walking and hiking, as well as spending time with her three sons and her French bulldog.

Richard Moon, MD, is a physician specializing in anesthesiology at Duke University, where he serves as Professor of Anesthesiology with a joint appointment in Medicine. He is the Director and Medical Director of the Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology, integrating perioperative expertise with a focused commitment to environmental and undersea physiology. Dr. Moon completed residency training in anesthesiology at Duke University and also trained in pulmonary medicine. His clinical and scholarly work centers on physiologic responses to extreme environments, including diving physiology and decompression, gas exchange during diving, high-altitude physiology, and immersion pulmonary edema. He has also investigated how anesthesia and postoperative analgesia influence pulmonary function, with additional interests in monitoring tissue oxygenation. His research has been supported by major federal funding, including a multi-year NAVSEA award studying perfluoromethane as a decompression gas for human diving. Dr. Moon is also recognized for his contributions to the diving and hyperbaric medicine community, including receipt of a NOGI Award. In addition to patient care and research, he is active in education and mentorship, directing a Duke medical student study track focused on anesthesiology, surgery, and environmental physiology.

Thomas A D’Amico, MD, is a thoracic surgeon and Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery at Duke. He specializes in general thoracic surgery with a clinical focus on surgical care for patients with lung cancer and esophageal cancer, including minimally invasive thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr D’Amico is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr D’Amico earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed general surgery and thoracic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center and pursued advanced fellowship training in thoracic surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In addition to his clinical work, Dr D’Amico holds the Gary Hock Distinguished Professorship of Surgery and is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. His academic interests include lung and esophageal cancer, with research involving molecular markers and genomic analysis of cancer mutations. He has also been closely associated with the advancement and teaching of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery approaches for thoracic malignancies. He cares for patients at Duke cancer care locations in North Carolina.

Anand Joshi, M.D., is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician with clinical expertise in non-surgical, conservative, and rehabilitative care for spine-related pain and functional limitations. His practice emphasizes comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plans for back pain and disability, with additional focus in electrodiagnostic medicine and occupational medicine. He has fellowship training in spine care, including image-guided spinal interventions. Dr. Joshi earned his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (now NEOMED) and completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at East Carolina University. He also holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health and completed fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania Spine Center. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Occupational Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Joshi has contributed to the medical literature through research publications and book chapters addressing spine injuries and related conditions. He has also held leadership roles in academic spine care settings, including directing Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services and developing educational curriculum for physicians-in-training.

Dennis J. Darcey, MD, MSPH, is an occupational medicine physician and Chief of the Duke Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Board certified in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, Dr. Darcey has practiced occupational and environmental medicine for more than 25 years, with a focus on preventing and treating workplace-related diseases and injuries in adult patients. Dr. Darcey earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia Medical Center, followed by residency training in Occupational Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. His clinical and professional interests include evaluation and management of toxic chemical and biologic exposures, indoor air quality concerns, and hazard assessment and mitigation. He also works at the intersection of occupational health and safety regulatory compliance and organizational approaches to employee wellness. Dr. Darcey sees patients at Duke Occupational Health at RTP in Durham, North Carolina, and provides care in English.

Tristin A. Allen, MD, is a neurologist with subspecialty expertise in Neuromuscular Medicine. She serves as a Clinical Associate in the Department of Neurology at Duke University, where she provides comprehensive evaluation and management of conditions affecting peripheral nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. Dr. Allen completed a neurology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and pursued advanced fellowship training in Neuromuscular Medicine at Duke University Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. Her clinical work emphasizes thoughtful diagnostic assessment and evidence-based treatment planning for patients with neuromuscular symptoms, coordinating care across disciplines when specialized testing, rehabilitation, or longitudinal monitoring is needed. Dr. Allen is committed to clear communication and patient-centered care, partnering with individuals and families to address functional goals and quality of life while navigating complex neurologic conditions.

Marc J. Richard, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke Health. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine and serves as Vice Chair of Faculty in the Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Richard is also a leader in advanced training as Program Director for Duke hand fellowships and Program Training Director for the Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Richard provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity, including fractures and arthritis. His background includes orthopaedic surgery residency training and advanced fellowship training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. Dr. Richard’s research focuses on clinical outcomes in upper-extremity fractures, particularly wrist and elbow injuries, and on improving treatment options for elbow arthritis in younger patients. He also participates in multicenter clinical studies, including work related to wrist fractures and peripheral nerve injuries.

Shawn Kevin (K.) Acheson, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of brain-behavior relationships across a range of neurologic, psychiatric, and medical conditions. He is affiliated with Duke University Medical Center within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where he contributes to clinical care, education, and academic work. Dr. Acheson earned a B.A. in Psychology from North Carolina State University, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University. He completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship at Duke University Medical Center with focused training in clinical neuropsychology and health psychology, followed by postdoctoral fellowship training with joint appointments in clinical neuropsychology at Duke and in clinical consultation/behavioral neuroscience at the Durham VA Medical Center. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Acheson has an active research background and a substantial record of scholarly publications in neuropsychology and related areas. He also provides forensic neuropsychological services and participates in PSYPACT, supporting appropriate interstate practice where permitted. He maintains professional involvement in leading organizations in psychology and neuropsychology.

Michael S. Kerzner, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgery podiatrist who cares for adults with a wide range of complex foot and ankle conditions. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Kerzner earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed residency training in podiatry at Temple University. Clinically, Dr. Kerzner focuses on both routine and advanced reconstructive care, including bunion and hammertoe correction, deformity reconstruction, joint repair, and management of conditions such as flatfoot, high-arched foot, and Charcot arthropathy. He has particular expertise in threatened limb salvage and works with patients who require coordinated, multidisciplinary care to preserve function and mobility. He sees patients at the Duke Wound Management Clinic. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kerzner serves as a Medical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. His research and teaching interests include limb salvage, bone and tissue healing, and foot and ankle reconstruction related to injury, arthritis, and neuromuscular disorders. He speaks English.

Dr. Victor L. Roggli is an anatomic pathology physician and Professor Emeritus of Pathology at Duke University. He is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. Dr. Roggli earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed pathology residency training at Baylor-affiliated hospitals and Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Roggli’s clinical and academic focus is pulmonary pathology, with particular expertise in occupational lung disease, including mesothelioma and pneumoconiosis. He is recognized for applying analytical scanning electron microscopy to identify and quantify asbestos and other inorganic particulates in lung tissue, and for correlating these findings with pathologic diagnoses and occupational or environmental exposure histories. He primarily cares for adult patients and speaks English. Over the course of his career, Dr. Roggli has contributed extensively to the field through a large body of peer-reviewed publications and chapters in medical textbooks, including work on Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases. He has also served as an expert witness in asbestos-related cases for many years. In addition to his diagnostic work, he has supported the education and mentorship of pulmonary pathology fellows, helping to advance training in this specialized area of pathology.