Dr. Robert Clay Pennington MD
Internist
4309 Medical Park Dr Suite 200 Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Robert Pennington is an internist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Pennington specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Pennington provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1986
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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