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Dr. Joseph I Shapiro M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(3)
3120 Glendale Ave Medicine Toledo OH, 43614
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5/5

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Dr. Joseph Shapiro is a nephrologist practicing in Toledo, OH. Dr. Shapiro specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shapiro 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

Rutgers 1980

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Dr. Joseph I Shapiro M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3120 Glendale Ave Medicine

3120 Glendale Ave Medicine -
Toledo, OH 43614
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New patients: 419-383-3719
Fax: 419-383-0354

Practice At 1690 Medical Center Drive

1690 Medical Center Drive -
Huntington, WV 25701
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New patients: 304-691-1000, 304-526-2532
Fax: 304-526-4542, 304-691-1693

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shapiro


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Dr. Joseph I Shapiro M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 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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