Dr. Shipen Li M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
551 Electric Ave Fitchburg MA, 01420About
Dr. Shipen Li is a nephrologist practicing in Fitchburg, MA. Dr. Li specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Li 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
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1987
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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