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Dr. Shamik Shah, MD, DNB (Nephrology), ISN Fellow
returns 06/10/2012
Expertise
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.
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Alternative Website
http://www.syndeohealth.com/doctors/shamik-shah/91
Experience in the area
Seven years as a Critical Care & Transplant Nephrologist
Organizations
International Society of Nephrology
Indian Society of Nephrology
Indian Medical Association
Publications
- Shah SH, Mehta RL. “Anticoagulation in CRRT: Is Citrate better?”; Vineet Nayyar Ed. Critical Care Update 2009, Jaypee Brothers (In press)
- Shah SH, Mehta RL. “Non-dialytic management of acute kidney disease”; Evidence based Nephrology, BMJ, (In press)
- Shah SH, Mehta RL. “Epidemiology of Community-acquired AKI”; Ronco C, Bellomo R, Kellum J Eds. Critical Care Nephrology, Saunders. ISBN 1-4160-4252-0
- Abdeen O, Shah SH, Mehta RL; “Dialysis therapies in the surgical intensive care unit”; William Wilson, Christopher Grande, David Hoyt Eds. Trauma: Resuscitation, Anesthesia, and Critical Care, Informa Healthcare, NY 2007. ISBN 0-8247-2920-X
- Shah SH, Mehta RL. Acute kidney injury in critical care: time for a paradigm shift? Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2006 Nov;15(6):561-5.
- Shah, SH, Soroko S, Lischer E, Mehta RL. Delivered vs. Prescribed dose of Dialysis in Hospitalized Patients: Results of an Audit. J Am Soc Nephrol 17(Abstracts Issue): 2006, 107A.
- Shah SH et al “Biochemical Nutritional Parameters in Non-vegetarian and Vegetarian CAPD patients” Perit Dial Int 2001; 21 Suppl 2: S1-182
- Shah SH et al “Basiliximab in renal transplantation – Does it prevent acute rejections?” Indian J Nephrol 2000: 10: 100-144.
Education/Credentials
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diplomate of National board (Nephrology), ISN Fellow
Awards and Honors
Educational Ambassador of the International Society of Nephrology 2010
Fellowship of the International Society of Nephrology 2005.
Young Investigator Award by the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis 2001
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Rehana | 04/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | What a prompt and helpful reply. Will ..... |
| Steve | 04/21/12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| rachel | 04/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Melissa | 04/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for answering my question. |
| Melody Bush | 04/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | He responded quickly and intelligently. This is ..... |
Recent Answers from Dr. Shamik Shah, MD, DNB (Nephrology), ISN Fellow
2012-05-07 high creatinine clearance level:
Josh, Thanks for asking my help on "Allexperts". After going through the symptoms and lab results, Nephrotic Syndrome seems less likely. Hypothyroidism would be high on the cards. Please get her
2012-04-22 Protein in Urine with >10mg/dl:
Deepak, Thanks for your question on "Allexperts". Please get a 24 hour urinary protein estimation for an accurate measure of protein leak in your urine. Your serum cholesterol also is high. Please
2012-04-20 CKD Progression Rate:
Steve, Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis is a type of CKD which progresses very slow. However, an informed guess about reaching stage 5 can only be
2012-04-13 History of Kidney Stones and contrast dye:
Julie, Thanks for asking my opinion on "Allexperts". The abdominal pain and swelling need immediate attention. IV radiocontrast is less likely to cause these symptoms. However, they could be due
2012-04-12 High Creantinie, Serum but LOW Bun/Creatinine:
Debbie, Thanks for your question on "Allexperts". Congratulations on losing weight. Many patients face issues with nutrients and minerals after bariatric surgery. A serum creatinine of 1.1 is
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