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.

Conditions Treated

Acid Reflux (GER / GERD)
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Diabetes - Type 2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Osteoarthritis
Overweight and Obesity
Atopic Dermatitis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Osteoporosis
Pregnancy

Procedures & Services

Cancer Screening
Prenatal Care
Stop Smoking
Weight Loss
Contraception
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Shingles (Zoster) Vaccine
Vaccines (Immunizations)
Well Child Checks

Patient Education Resources

Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
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 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 ...

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)