Dr. Steven R Tolkan MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1525 Webster St Suite A Fairfield CA, 94533About
Dr. Steven Tolkan is a nephrologist practicing in Fairfield, CA. Dr. Tolkan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tolkan 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
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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