Dr. Nita K Shah M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
767 NORTHFIELD AVE WEST ORANGE NJ, 07052About
Dr. Nita Shah is a nephrologist practicing in Livingston, NJ. Dr. Shah specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shah 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
B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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