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Mr. Thomas Anthony Rakowski M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Mr. Thomas Anthony Rakowski M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(20)
1635 North George Mason Drive Suite 215 Arlington VA, 22205
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Dr. Thomas Rakowski is a nephrologist practicing in Arlington, 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 1969

Hahnemann University/Health Sciences & Humanities

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Fellowships

  • Georgetown University    1972

Mr. Thomas Anthony Rakowski M.D.'s Practice location

Mr. Thomas Rakowski, MD

1635 North George Mason Drive Suite 215 -
Arlington, VA 22205
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Mr. Thomas Anthony Rakowski M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 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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