Dr. Poorvi J Shah MD
Pediatrician
4003 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Poorvi Shah is a pediatrician practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Shah is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shah diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Shah can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1998
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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- Mr. Gregory Alan Fisher MD4022 Freedom Lake Dr Durham NC 27704
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