Have reflex hammer, will travel: A conversation with our new Hospital Neurology Division Chief
Neurological conditions do not occur in a vacuum. A patient hospitalized for a heart attack may suddenly have a stroke. A patient with a metastatic tumor could suddenly start having a seizure. Our providers within the new Division of Hospital Neurology specialize in helping patients with these complicated, overlapping conditions throughout Duke’s three hospitals.
APP Spotlight: John Howell II, MSN
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are essential for the function of the Duke University Health System and the Duke Department of Neurology, where they treat patients within all of our major disciplines. To help mark National NP week, this week’s spotlight interview shines on Duke Raleigh’s John Howell II, MSN AGACNP-BC, whose typical week includes patients with stroke, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions.
Fellow Spotlight: Matthew Ehrlich, MD, MPH
For stroke fellow Matthew Ehrlich, MD, MPH, every new patient presents an opportunity to analyze important details and think outside of the box. In this week’s “Fellow Spotlight” interview Ehrlich talks to us about how stroke neurology combines his favorite aspects of radiology and internal medicine, his future at Durham Regional Hospital, and his passion for amateur car racing.