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Dr. Ashok Rumar Shah MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Ashok Rumar Shah MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

68 West Cedar St Poughkeepsie NY, 12601
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Dr. Ashok Shah is a nephrologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. 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

Univ of Glasgow Fac of Med, Glasgow, Scotland (- Eff /) 1968

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. Ashok Rumar Shah MD's Practice location

Practice At 68 West Cedar St

68 West Cedar St -
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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New patients: 845-471-1335
Fax: 845-471-1385, 845-471-1153

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