Dr. Daniel A Rakowski MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
745 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Daniel Rakowski is a nephrologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Rakowski specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rakowski 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1999
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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