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 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...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
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)