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Karen Patton Alexander

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 3411, Durham, NC 27710
Durham Centre, Durham, NC 27701

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2015 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 1995 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2010 - 2015 Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine · 2006 - 2010 Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2000 - 2006 Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Associate in the Department of Medicine · 1998 - 2000 Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Medicine · 1998 - 1998 Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine

Professional Training and Employment


Cardiology Fellow · 1995 - 1998 Duke University, Medicine
Resident · 1993 - 1995 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal medicine
Intern · 1992 - 1993 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal medicine