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Dr. Winston Shih, MD

Nephrology* Age 68
Dr. Winston Shih, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Winston Shih, MD is a Nephrologist in Danbury, CT.
Dr. Winston Shih, MD
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Dr. Winston Shih, MD

Nephrology* Age 68
Danbury, CT
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Winston Shih, MD is a Nephrologist in Danbury, CT.

About

Dr. Shih graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Winston Shih, MD is a Nephrologist in Danbury, CT and has 41 years experience. Dr. Shih currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Dr. Shih has experience treating conditions like Proteinuria, Hypokalemia and Calcium Metabolism Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shih received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Shih's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shih is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Proteinuria
Hypokalemia
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Hypokalemia
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertension
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Insipidus
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Bartter Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • BlueCare Select (Tiered - Elm)-CT
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Locations

  1. 1 WCMG Nephrology & Hypertension
    111 Osborne St Ste 210, Danbury, CT 06810
  2. 2 Newtown Primary Care-Newtown
    170 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
  3. 3 Newtown Primary Care-Newtown
    170 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shih
4.2
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 13, 2023
Highly experienced, compassionate and communicates effectively.
Chris R — Jun 13, 2023
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About Me

Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    1987
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shih frequently treats the following conditions: Proteinuria, Hypokalemia and Calcium Metabolism Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Winston Shih, MD is affiliated with Danbury Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Winston Shih, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT