Dr. Michael J. Shih M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
50 MEMORIAL DR LEOMINSTER MA, 01453About
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
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Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
Fellowships
- Rhode Island Hospital, Fellow:Nephrology 2003
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