Dr. Cynthia J Denu-ciocca MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1301 CENTRAL DR SANFORD NC, 27330About
Dr. Cynthia Denu-ciocca is a nephrologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Denu-ciocca specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Denu-ciocca most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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