Shweta Punj
4220 N Roxboro St, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I am a clinical nephrologist and care for patients with acute and long-standing kidney disease. I have a particular interest in rare kidney diseases and the impact genetics have on kidney disease. I enjoy reading and am a history and literature buff.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure.

Dr. Punj is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Christian Medical College Vellore (India)|, 2008

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology

Fellowships

Clinical Nephrology, Northwestern University (Illinois)

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Duke Nephrology North Durham
4220 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

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.


3 Total Publications

Coronavirus disease 2019 and kidney injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shweta Punj

Is Dr. Shweta Punj a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shweta Punj is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Shweta Punj specialize in?

While Dr. Shweta Punj is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Shweta Punj participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shweta Punj has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Shweta Punj's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shweta Punj accept my insurance?

Dr. Shweta Punj accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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