Dr. Sorkko Thirunavukkarasu M.B.B.S
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1520 LILIHA ST STE 601 HONOLULU HI, 96817About
Dr. Sorkko Thirunavukkarasu is a nephrologist practicing in HONOLULU, HI. Dr. Thirunavukkarasu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thirunavukkarasu 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.
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