Dr. Randal K Detwiler MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Randal Detwiler is a nephrologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Detwiler specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Detwiler most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7): a critical role in kidney development and a putative modulator of kidney injury.
- Pretransplantation erythropoiesis-stimulating agent hyporesponsiveness is associated with increased kidney allograft failure and mortality.
- Opponent's comments.
- Con: Weight loss prior to transplant: no.
- Ecological Factors Predict Transition Readiness/Self-Management in Youth With Chronic Conditions.
- Clinical response to prolonged corticosteroids in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus-associated nephropathy.
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