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Christopher Kelly M.D.

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Christopher Rehbeck Kelly, M.D., M.S. is a cardiologist at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He serves on the board of the American Heart Association in North Carolina and is the founder of Exact Healthcare. He graduated from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and served as an intern, resident, and chief resident at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is co-author of the book, Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide To Your Symptoms, and What to Do Next

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