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Dr. Gaurang M. Shah M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5901 E 7th St Long Beach Va Health Long Beach CA, 90822About
Dr. Gaurang Shah is a nephrologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Shah specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shah 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
Medical College Baroda 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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