Dr. Muhammad Shahid M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
309 Walnut St Suite C Amite LA, 70422Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Muhammad Shahid practices Geriatric Medicine in Amite, LA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Shahid works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan 1988
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 309 Walnut St Suite C
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