Stephen Richard Smith M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Stephen Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Dr. Scott Leonard Sanoff M.D.40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRCLE DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Justin David Westervelt M.D.Duke University Hospital Dept Of Medicine Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Crystal Cenell Tyson MDDUKE UNIVERSITY MEDCIAL CTR DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Michael Berkoben M.D.Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Jason James Eckel M.D.Dumc Durham NC 27710
- John Middleton Other2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710