Dr. Ashok Rumar Shah MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
68 West Cedar St Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Ashok Shah is a nephrologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Shah specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shah most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Glasgow Fac of Med, Glasgow, Scotland (- Eff /) 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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