Dr. Aiman S Shammas MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 301 Rosedale MD, 21237About
Dr. Aiman Shammas is a nephrologist practicing in Rosedale, MD. Dr. Shammas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shammas 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 Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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