Dr. Shirley Jayakumar Dopson D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
764 Locust Ave Washington PA, 15301About
Dr. Shirley Dopson is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, PA. Dr. Dopson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dopson 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
Kasturba Medical College, India MD
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2002
Lecom 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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