Dr. Peter C. Shorter
Overview
Dr. Peter Shorter is a highly experienced internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in Hypertension and Kidney Disease. Known for his compassionate and collaborative approach, Dr. Shorter is deeply committed to partnering with patients, helping them take charge of their health with clarity, confidence, and personalized care.
A native of coastal Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Shorter earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He returned to New England to complete his advanced training with Brown Medicine. There, he served at several esteemed institutions, including Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and the Providence VA Medical Center.
Dr. Shorter began his tenure at South County Hospital in 2014 as a nephrologist before transitioning to hospitalist medicine alongside Dr. Abbruzzese. His exceptional dedication and clinical excellence were recognized in 2022 when he was honored as South County Hospital’s Physician of the Year.
Affectionately known as "Dr. Pete" by patients and colleagues alike, he is excited to continue delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with Dr. Sal.
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Dr. Shorter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- HMO
- EPO
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
10 High St, South Kingstown, RI 02879
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Shorter isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Shorter isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Shorter isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Shorter isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Shorter isAdvanced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Nephritic SyndromeDr. Shorter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Nephritic Syndrome.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Shorter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shorter isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Shorter isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- BoilsDr. Shorter isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Shorter isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.