Dr. Stephen R. Smith
Overview
I came to Duke for medical school in 1981, remained here for all of my training, and joined the faculty in 1991. I enjoy participating in the care of patients in all phases of kidney disease. I have a special interest in kidney transplantation, and I particularly value the opportunity to see the same patient over time.
Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Abhijit Kshirsagar is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kshirsagar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kshirsagar is currently accepting new patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Jennifer Flythe is a Nephrologist in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Flythe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Metabolic Acidosis, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Flythe is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.