
Dr. Kate Lawrence Mitchell MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2301 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Kate Mitchell is a rheumatologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Mitchell specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Mitchell treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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UNIV OF NC CHAPEL HILL SCH OF MED 2004
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Winfield M.D.102 Greenwood Ln Chapel Hill North Carolina 27514
- Dr. William J Yount MD6013 Farrington Road Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Dr. Amanda E. Nelson M.D.3300 THURSTON BLDG CB # 7280 CHAPEL HILL NC 27599
- Dr. Suzanne Jennifer Zorn M.D.5711 Six Forks Rd Raleigh NC 27609
- Dr. Christopher Sims M.D6013 Farrington Road Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Dr. Mildred Kwan MD6013 Farrington Road Chapel Hill NC 27517
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710