Dr. Hakan R. Toka MD, PHD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
855 W Brambleton Ave Evms Medical Group Norfolk VA, 23510About
Dr. Hakan Toka is a nephrologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Toka specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Toka 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
Humboldt University of Berlin Medical School MD
Humboldt University of Berlin Medical School 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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