Dr. Caroline C Prochnau MD
Internist
306 N Cox St Asheboro NC, 27203About
Dr. Caroline Prochnau is an internist practicing in Asheboro, NC. Dr. Prochnau specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Prochnau provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1998
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Menopause
- Sinusitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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