Arif Kamal HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE Reviews and Ratings

  About Arif Kamal

  Explanation of Specialties

ARIF KAMAL is a specialist in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, and MEDICAL ONCOLOGY.

HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (more information)

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: Hematologists-Oncologists also known as Heme Oncs, merge training in two medical specialties to provide healthcare services for blood diseases and cancers of all forms. Hematology-Oncology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating of patient with blood abnormalities as well as malignant diseases. Although Oncology (cancer) and Hematology (blood) are two distinct medical sub-specialties of Internal Medicine, they frequently overlap since many tumors influence the blood and vi... (more information)

INTERNAL MEDICINE: General internists provide primary care to adult patients. Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners. They may have an office-based practice or work as a hospitalist primarily seeing patients in the hospital. These physicians attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. Internists may then choose to pursue a fellowship to sub-specialize in a variety of other areas, like endocrinology (hormone-related conditions) or cardiology (heart-relat... (more information)

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY: Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. A medical oncologist’s job is to take care of cancer patients by using things like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist will work with other doctors to create a treatment plan that’s best for you. They’ll explain your cancer diagnosis to you, including the type and what stage you have. They’ll also help you manage your cancer sympt... (more information)

  Arif Kamal Performance Measures

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  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Arif Kamal

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20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
919-684-8111

40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
919-684-8111

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Arif Kamal

Doctors Groups:

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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