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We evaluate each patient individually and seek the best treatment to maintain and improve their quality of life.

The numbers you need to know

Stats provided by American Kidney Fund®

9 out of 10

People with kidney disease are unaware they have it

37m

Americans have kidney disease


1 in 5

Adults with high blood pressure may have kidney disease


807,000

Americans are living with kidney failure


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"We are so grateful for Gail Kirby and Dr. Purcell. They discovered serious issues with my husband that were corrected a couple of years ago. I have been in healthcare for almost 40 years and understand good healthcare. Gail Kirby and Dr. Purcell certainly go above and beyond with their care at Carolina Nephrology." - LINDA

"Dr. Ward is a knowledgeable and compassionate specialist with a calming
bedside manner. He is extremely thorough but cautious at the same time.
He takes everything into consideration and makes a well thought out plan
to move forward. I highly recommend him." - Ratings Digest