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Dr. Thomas Vincent Whelan MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Thomas Vincent Whelan MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(11)
855 W Brambleton Ave Norfolk VA, 23510
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Dr. Thomas Whelan is a nephrologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Whelan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Whelan 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

Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

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Dr. Thomas Vincent Whelan MD's Practice location

Dr. Thomas Whelan, MD

855 W Brambleton Ave -
Norfolk, VA 23510
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New patients: 757-446-5760
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SUFFOLK, VA 23434
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Dr. Thomas Vincent Whelan MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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