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Dr. Mita Manhar Shah M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Mita Shah is a nephrologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. 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
University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL Medical Degree
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Nephrologist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Mita Manhar Shah M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 9500 Gilman Dr
9500 Gilman Dr -La Jolla, CA 92093Get Direction
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103Get Direction
UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Executive Drive - Transplantation
4510 Executive Drive -San Diego, CA 92121Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Lucy M. Miller M.D.8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Luis A Bedoya M.D.227 Church Ave Chula Vista CA 91910
- Dr. Guy Louis Lund M.D.7910 Frost St San Diego CA 92123
- Dr. Joel J. Baranski M.D.4060 4th Ave San Diego CA 92103
- Dr. Melanie A. Farrell M.D.9834 Genesee Ave La Jolla CA 92037
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