Dr. Robert J Shay MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
818 Saint Sebastian Way Suite 300 Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. Robert Shay is a nephrologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Shay specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shay 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 Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1979
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Amy M Sprague M.D.209 Dixon Ct Evans GA 30809
- Dr. Barton C Brezina MD820 St. Sebastian Way Augusta GA 30901
- Dr. Mark T. Smith M.D.1303 Dantignac St Augusta GA 30901
- Dr. Noble Chukwuemeka Iwuagwu MDVa Hospital Augusta GA 30904
- Dr. Norris Stanley Nahman MD1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912
- Dr. Pamela J. Fall MD1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912