Dr. Luke Yu-ping Shen M.D.
Surgeon
8201 Ewing Halsell Dr San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Shen graduated second in his class from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He obtained his medical degree from the University ...
Education and Training
University of Wales in Great Britain 2002
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Chronic Kidney Disease
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