Dr. Shatishkumar Y. Patel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite 295 Houston Texas, 77074About
Dr. Shatishkumar Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Patel 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.
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Education and Training
University of Nairobi
Univ of Nairobi, Coll of Hlth Sci, Nairobi, Kenya 1990
University of Nairobi School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Awards
- Honors from Atrium Medical Centers- 2010
Internships
- St. Vincent's Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Virginia
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Patient Care
Teaching and speaking
Locally with pharmaceutical companies.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Hiking, Birdwatching
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
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