Dr. Irum Shahab M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3128 Seiler Ct Naperville IL, 60565About
Dr. Irum Shahab is a nephrologist practicing in Naperville, IL. Dr. Shahab specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shahab 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
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics - University of Missouri Health Care
- University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine, Nephrology
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