Dr. Shadi M. Hamwi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
110 Irving St Nw Room 2a-38e Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Shadi Hamwi is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Hamwi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hamwi 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
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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