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Dr. Shamik Shah, MD, DNB (Nephrology), ISN Fellow

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I can answer all questions related to kidney diseases, hypertension, plasmapheresis and kidney transplantation. I am a Board certified Nephrologist in India. I was a post-Doctoral Scholar at the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension,Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego. My area of interest is Critical care Nephrology and Acute Kidney Injury. Please mention the units in which your lab results were reported and the normal reference range for your laboratory.

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2009-11-21 cretiighnine h:

Hi Nagaraj, Thanks for asking my help on "Allexperts". It is important to get your father evaluated by a Nephrologist to ascertain the cause of kidney failure. A careful history, physical examination

2009-11-20 Kidney function:

Hi Mpho, Thanks for asking my help on "Allexperts". A careful history, physical examination, review of relevant lab tests and imaging of the urinary tract are required to diagnose the cause of low

2009-11-18 V U R:

Hi Gagandeep, Thanks for asking my opinion on "Allexperts". I do not see a need for surgery if you are asymptomatic. What is the indication for surgery as explained by your Urologist. The philosophy

2009-10-27 kidney functions:

Hi Lee, Thanks for your question on "Allexperts". Stones in one kidney should not cause an elevation in S. Creatinine. This means your other kidney is also damaged. A careful history, physical

2009-10-25 GFR:

Hi Nancy, Thanks for asking my help on "Allexperts". Since you have Diabetes, Hypertension and a family history of kidney disease, you must get yourself evaluated by a Nephrologist. A careful

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