Mr. Michael Brendan Shannon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2411 Village Ln Billings MT, 59102About
Dr. Michael Shannon is a nephrologist practicing in Billings, MT. Dr. Shannon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shannon 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 Minnesota Medical School 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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