Dr. Shah Faizul Islam M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1521 S Staples St Suite 601 Corpus Christi TX, 78404About
Dr. Shah Islam is a nephrologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Islam specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Islam 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
J N Med Coll, Aligarh Muslim Univ, Aligarh, Up, India 1982
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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