Dr. Jan B Tawakol M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5750 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale AZ, 85306About
Dr. Jan Tawakol is a nephrologist practicing in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Tawakol specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tawakol 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
Universidad De Barcelona, Facultad De Medicina 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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