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Dr. Katia Todorova Papalezova M.D.
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
2100 ERWIN RD DURHAM NC, 27710About
Dr. Katia Papalezova is a surgical oncologist practicing in DURHAM, NC. Dr. Papalezova specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Sofia Medical School
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Fellowships
- Duke University - School of Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ramon Esclamado M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Michael O Meyers MD2800 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27607
- Dr. Aimee M Mackey MD3116 N Duke St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Douglas Scott Tyler MD508 Fulton St Durham NC 27705
- Dr. Gregory Georgiade M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Nancy K Demore MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704