Dr. Nancy B Allen MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2100 Erwin Road Durham NC, 27710About
As a long-time Duke physician, I love my work -- caring for patients, educating students, training new rheumatologists, mentoring/advising others, and advocating for a supportive work environment for ...
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1981
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Treatments
- Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome, Arthralgias, Arthritis And More
Fellowships
- Duke University Med Ctr, Rheumatology, NC, USA 1983
- Rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center 1981
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