Dr. Farheen Shah-khan MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
301 N. 8th Street Pav 3a-158 Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Farheen Shah-khan is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Shah-khan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shah-khan 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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Deccan College Of Med Science Osmania University MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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