
Dr. Yao-foli Sekyema M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
800 Memorial Drive Suite C Danville VA, 24541About
Dr. Yao-foli Sekyema is a nephrologist practicing in Danville, VA. Dr. Sekyema specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sekyema 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 Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1987
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Florencio B Garcia MD1040 MAIN ST DANVILLE VA 24541
- Dr. Michael Roy Fredericks M.D.1040 Main St Danville VA 24541
- Mrs. Rachel Hazelwood Hyler NP-C1040 MAIN ST DANVILLE VA 24541
- Dr. Namrita Baveja M.D.1040 MAIN ST DANVILLE VA 24541
- Dr. James F Starling MD175 FAIRMONT CIR DANVILLE VA 24541
- Dr. Dugan W Maddux MD1040 MAIN ST DANVILLE VA 24541
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142 SOUTH MAIN STREET DANVILLE VA 24541BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- COLLEGE STATIl
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