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Dr. Michael J. Shih M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Michael J. Shih M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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551 Electric Ave Fitchburg MA, 01420
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Dr. Michael Shih is a nephrologist practicing in Fitchburg, MA. Dr. Shih specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shih 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

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 2000

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Professional Memberships

  • Member UMass Memorial Medical Group 

Fellowships

  • Rhode Island Hospital, Fellow:Nephrology    2003

Dr. Michael J. Shih M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 551 Electric Ave

551 Electric Ave -
Fitchburg, MA 01420
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50 MEMORIAL DR -
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
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Dr. Michael J. Shih M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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