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Dr. Winston Shih M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Winston Shih M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(8)
24 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810
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4/5

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Dr. Winston Shih is a nephrologist practicing in Danbury, CT. 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

New York University School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)

Dr. Winston Shih M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 24 Hospital Ave

24 Hospital Ave -
Danbury, CT 06810
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New patients: 203-797-7118, 203-797-7104
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Patient Experience with Dr. Shih


4.0

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Dr. Winston Shih M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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