Dr. Vikas Thakral MD
Emergency Physician
3636 High St Portsmouth VA, 23707About
Dr. Vikas Thakral practices Emergency Medicine in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Thakral assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Thakral examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India MD
B.J. Medical College 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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