Dr. Tonja Cross Dirkx MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Tonja Dirkx is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Dirkx specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dirkx 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 Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1998
University of California 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Nephrology Fellowship, OHSU 2001
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