Dr. Mark H. Shapiro M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
625 E Grand Ave Escondido CA, 92025About
Dr. Mark Shapiro is a nephrologist practicing in Escondido, CA. 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
University of California 1987
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1987
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