Dr. Sarah A Shearer M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8876 Gulf Fwy Suite 215 Houston TX, 77017About
Dr. Sarah Shearer is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Shearer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shearer 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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