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

India

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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. Please mention the units in which your lab results were reported and the normal reference range for your laboratory.

Professional Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/shamikshah

Experience in the area

Six years as a critical care & transplant nephrologist

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

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

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
vikramd1	11/22/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you very much Doctor.Your answer .....
nancy j.sandwick	10/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks so much for the prompt response .....
gina	10/23/09	10	10	10	10	thank you very much,,,i will check .....
Tim	10/17/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your response Dr. Shamik .....
Manuel	10/17/09	10	10	10	10	Excelent professional with the "human touch".

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

2009-11-22 nail color and kidney problem?:

Hi Vikram, Thanks for asking my help on "Allexperts". Nitrogen waste products build up in people with chronic kidney disease, which can lead to damaged fingernails and toenails. Your lab results

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

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