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Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 map
Dr. Cara O'Brien is an internist in Durham, NC. She is skilled at treating & diagnosing a wide range of conditions & diseases in adult patients.
Duke University Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Cara L. O'Brien is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Cara O'Brien graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2004 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC from 2004 to 2008.
Dr. O'Brien has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
Dr. O'Brien works with sixteen doctors including Dr. Daniel Kaplan and Dr. Lisa Vann.
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. O'Brien specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. O'Brien also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
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Emergency Medicine
Specializing in emergency medicine, Dr. O'Brien is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions. Emergency physicians, or ER doctors, must incorporate knowledge and experience gained across a broad range of medical topics. Care is typically provided in the emergency room of a hospital.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2004 - 2008
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
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