Dr. Franklin Tochukwu Duruobasa, MD

Dr. Franklin Duruobasa is a family medicine physician with seven years of experience providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, where he developed a strong foundation in preventive care and chronic disease management. Dr. Duruobasa focuses on helping families maintain their health through regular checkups, screenings, and personalized treatment plans.

Franklin Duruobasa practices at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, helping young patients develop healthy habits early in life. Dr. Duruobasa also treats chronic kidney disease and hyperlipidemia, using diagnostic tools like ankle-brachial index testing to monitor circulation and conducting diabetic nephropathy screening to protect kidney health in diabetic patients.