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Dr. Karin A True MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27514About
Dr. Karin True is a nephrologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. True specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. True 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
Texas A&M University, TX 1999
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Practice At 101 Manning Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Julieanne Gibson Mcgregor MD5915 FARRINGTON RD STE 106 CHAPEL HILL NC 27517
- Dr. Scott Leonard Sanoff M.D.40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRCLE DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Crystal Cenell Tyson MDDUKE UNIVERSITY MEDCIAL CTR DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Kevin Michael Lee M.D.790 SE CARY PKWY CARY NC 27511
- Dr. Justin David Westervelt M.D.Duke University Hospital Dept Of Medicine Durham NC 27710
- Dr. William A Primack MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514DUKE HEALTH RALEIGH HOSPITALl
3400 WAKE FOREST RD RALEIGH NC 27609WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITALl
1900 KILDARE FARM ROAD CARY NC 27518