Kimberly Q. Atwood, PA-C has worked for Durham Nephrology since 2017. She completed her BS in Food & Nutrition; Minor in Business in 2008. She completed a Dietetic Internship Program in 2010 and Masters in Human Nutrition in 2011. She worked as a dietician until she decided to return to school to complete her Masters of Health Science & Physician Assistant Certificate in 2017. Kim works with the physicians helping to take care of patients in Duke Regional Hospital, several Fresenius dialysis units and Durham Nephrology’s Durham and Oxford offices.
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12.08.2025 The Gut–Kidney Connection: How Digestive Health Impacts Kidney Function
When most people think about kidney health, they typically focus on factors such as blood pressure, hydration, and medication use. However, one often overlooked piece of the puzzle is the gut. Recent research has revealed that the gut and kidneys are more closely connected than previously thought. This relationship, known as the gut–kidney axis, illustrates […]
