Dr. Michael L Shomaker MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1601 E. 19th Ave #4300 Denver CO, 80218About
Dr. Michael Shomaker is a nephrologist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Shomaker specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shomaker 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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