Dr. Raghu Katuru, MD


Physician
Family Medicine

Specialty

Adolescent Medicine,
Geriatric Medicine,
Pain Medicine

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Smithfield Family Practice, P.A.
1551 Booker Dairy Road
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
For an appointment, call (919) 934-8977
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About Dr. Raghu Katuru, MD

Dr. Raghu R Katuru, MD is a board-certified Smithfield family practitioner providing care to patients at Smithfield Family Practice, P.A.

Patient Education Resources

I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...

Education & Training

  • Residencies: 
    • Eastern Maine Medical Center (Portland, Maine)
    • State University of New York Health Science Center (Brooklyn, New York) 
  • Internship in Family Medicine: Sri Venkateswara Ramnarain Ruia Government General Hospital (India)
  • Medical School: Sri Venkateswara Medical College (India)