Dr. Hooman Sadr MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
400 Gresham Dr Suite 900 Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Hooman Sadr is a nephrologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Sadr specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sadr most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School 2001
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