
Dr. Thomas C. Kenkel MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1124 South Saint Louis Avenue Tulsa Oklahoma, 74120About
Thomas Kenkel, MD, works at Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Part of Lifeline Vascular Access, this practice is one of many that provides quality vascular access care to those suffering from end-stage renal disease patients. The goal is to provide exceptional end-of-life quality with the aid of surgeons and nephrologists. Dr. Kenel functions as interventionalist, meaning he assists with ultrasonography of the kidneys and other non-surgical ways of viewing the renal system. Dr. Kenkel also serves on the Board of Directors of the End Stage Renal Disease and is Chairman of the Medical Registry Board.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1981
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- International Oklahoma Nephrology Award of the Year
Internships
- Eastern Virginia Graduate School
Fellowships
- University of Iowa Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association, American Society of Nephrology
What do you attribute your success to?
Excellent Communication with his Patients. He treats his patients like family and is good with people.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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