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Robert Spurney, MD, Nephrology, Durham, NC

RobertFrankSpurneyMD

Nephrology Durham, NC

Associate Professor, Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    508 Fulton St
    Durham Va Medical Center
    Durham, NC 27705
    Phone+1 919-286-6949
    Fax+1 919-416-5894

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1987 - 1990
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1987
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Mechanisms Of Proteinuria Induced By RHOA GtpasesVeterans Affairs2011–2012
  • Role Of Gq Signaling In Promoting Podocyte Injury In Diabetes MellitusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • A Novel Mouse Model Of Podocyte InjuryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
  • Regulation Of Podocyte Function By Angiotensin IINational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2008
  • G-Protein Coupled Receptor Kinases In OsteogenesisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2004
  • Thromboxane Receptor Regulation By Protein KinasesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–1999

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