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Daphne Ruth Friedman

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Medical Oncology
508 Fulton Street (111G), Durham, NC 27705
508 Fulton Street (111G), Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


My area of expertise is in leukemias and lymphomas, including Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma. My research interests are focused on improving treatment options for patients with hematologic malignancies, through laboratory and clinical research.  I am also a staff physician at the Durham VA Medical Center, and am deeply committed to expanding treatment options for veterans, including working on clinical trials for multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and lung cancer at the Durham VA.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2013 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Quality of Care in Veterans Affairs Health Care System In-Person and National TeleOncology Service-Delivered Care.

Journal Article JCO Oncol Pract · April 15, 2025 PURPOSE: The Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VA) has experience using telehealth (TH) to deliver care to 10 million enrolled Veterans for many clinical care needs. The VA National TeleOncology Service (NTO) was established in 2020 to provide specia ... Full text Link to item Cite

Understanding the Barriers to Clinical Trial Referral and Enrollment Among Oncology Providers Within the Veterans Health Administration.

Journal Article Mil Med · February 27, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Clinical trials are essential for advancing treatment options in oncology while providing cancer patients with innovative care; however, few cancer patients are referred to clinical trials. System-, provider-, and patient-level barriers to cl ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Maryland, College Park · 2002 M.D.