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

How can I reduce my blood pressure without taking medication?
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...

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)