Dr. Irving Elkins MD
Urologist
120 Akers Farm Rd Christiansburg VA, 24073About
Dr. Irving Elkins is a urologist practicing in Christiansburg, VA. Dr. Elkins specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1969
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Awards
- Montague Boyd Prize Essay Contest, First Prize, Clinical Division / So 1974
- Grayson Carroll Essay Contest, Third Prize, Clinical Division / Ameri 1975
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