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William S Abernathy MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(5)
2609 N Duke St Suite 700 Durham NC, 27704
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4/5

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Dr. William Abernathy is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Abernathy specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Abernathy also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1969

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1972

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Fellowships

  • UNIVERSITY    1974

William S Abernathy MD's Practice location

Practice At 2609 N Duke St Suite 700

2609 N Duke St Suite 700 -
Durham, NC 27704
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New patients: 919-220-5510
Fax: 919-220-6536

3717 LOCHNORA PARKWAY -
DURHAM, NC 27705
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New patients: 919-489-0720

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William S Abernathy MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITALl

3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD DURHAM NC 27704

Head north on North Duke Street (US 501) 3427 ft
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Turn left onto Ben Franklin Boulevard 683 ft
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3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704

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PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710

Head south on North Duke Street (US 501) 3268 ft
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Keep right at the fork 97 ft
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PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710

Head west on Lochnora Parkway 1045 ft
Turn right onto Erwin Road 1.7 mi
Continue onto Erwin Road 122 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NC 751 2896 ft
Turn left onto Erwin Road 1.5 mi
Turn right 313 ft
Keep right at the fork 97 ft
Make a slight right 249 ft
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NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITALl

3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD DURHAM NC 27704

Head west on Lochnora Parkway 1045 ft
Turn right onto Erwin Road 1.7 mi
Continue onto Erwin Road 122 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NC 751 1603 ft
Take the ramp on the left 868 ft
Merge left onto US 15 2.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1121 ft
Turn right onto Guess Road 2434 ft
Turn left onto Broad Street 1.3 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Carver Street 3516 ft
Turn left onto Ben Franklin Boulevard 683 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

8.1 miSee direction

DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl

3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704

Head west on Lochnora Parkway 1045 ft
Turn right onto Erwin Road 1.7 mi
Continue onto Erwin Road 122 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto NC 751 1603 ft
Take the ramp on the left 868 ft
Merge left onto US 15 2.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1121 ft
Turn right onto Guess Road 2434 ft
Turn left onto Broad Street 1.3 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Carver Street 721 ft
Turn left onto North Duke Street (US 501) 1.2 mi
Continue sharp left onto North Duke Street (US 501) 217 ft
You have arrived at your destination 1 ft

8.6 miSee direction