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Dr. Matthew Shea D.O.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

104 HARDIN LN STE A SOMERSET KY, 42503

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Dr. Matthew Shea is a nephrologist practicing in SOMERSET, KY. Dr. Shea specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shea 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.

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Dr. Matthew Shea D.O.'s Practice location

104 HARDIN LN STE A -
SOMERSET, KY 42503
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New patients: 606-678-2063

Practice At University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky 800 Rose Street -
Lexington, KY 40536
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New patients: 859-323-2636

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