Dr. Kenneth S Shapiro MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2 Crosfield Ave Suite 312 West Nyack NY, 10994About
Dr. Kenneth Shapiro is a nephrologist practicing in West Nyack, NY. Dr. Shapiro specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shapiro 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1975
Rush
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1975
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 1980
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- New England Medical Center
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