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Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD

Nephrology* Age 67
Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD
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Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD

Nephrology* Age 67
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD is a Nephrologist in Lake Charles, LA.

About

Dr. Abu Shamat graduated from Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Jordan University Hosp/ Jordan University|Memorial Hospital of Ri/ Brown University.Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD is a Nephrologist in Lake Charles, LA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Abu Shamat currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Beauregard Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital, Dequincy Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital. Dr. Abu Shamat has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Acute Kidney Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abu Shamat received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Abu Shamat's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abu Shamat also speaks Arabic. Dr. Abu Shamat is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Rhabdomyolysis
Small Kidney
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Ureteral Stones
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Amyloidosis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Nephropathy
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hypertension
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

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Locations

  1. 1 The Kidney Clinic LLC
    3021 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care Central Lake Charles Dialys
    2309 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mansoura University Hosp/Mansoura University
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jordan University Hosp/ Jordan University|Memorial Hospital of Ri/ Brown University
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Fla Hospital
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abu Shamat's profile.

Dr. Abu Shamat frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Acute Kidney Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Beauregard Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital, Dequincy Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Abdel Abu Shamat, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

    701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA

  • Beauregard Memorial Hospital

    600 S Pine St, Deridder, LA

  • CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA

  • Dequincy Memorial Hospital

    110 W 4th St, Dequincy, LA

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA

  • Ochsner American Legion Hospital

    1634 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA