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Dr. Jay Shankar, MD

Nephrology* Age 75
Dr. Jay Shankar, MD
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Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is a Nephrologist in Victorville, CA.
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Dr. Jay Shankar, MD

Nephrology* Age 75
Victorville, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is a Nephrologist in Victorville, CA.

About

Dr. Shankar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE. Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is a Nephrologist in Victorville, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Shankar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, Barstow Community Hospital and Saint Mary Medical Center. Dr. Shankar has experience treating conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Hypokalemia and Hypercalcemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shankar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shankar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 Desert Cities Dialysis
    12675 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, CA 92395
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 241-3306
  2. 2 Desert Cities Dialysis-Amethyst
    11883 Amethyst Rd, Victorville, CA 92392
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 998-2060
  3. 3 Office
    655 Helen Runyon Pkwy, Barstow, CA 92311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 256-3918

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Jul 11, 2022
He has been so compassionate and understanding. He listens to what you have to say He has treated my husband,, daughter and me. The best.
Karen Simmons — Jul 11, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE
    1974
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  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jay Shankar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shankar's profile.

Dr. Shankar frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Hypokalemia and Hypercalcemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, Barstow Community Hospital and Saint Mary Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jay Shankar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Desert Valley Hospital

    16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA

  • Barstow Community Hospital

    820 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA

  • Saint Mary Medical Center

    18300 US Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA