Overview
Shah Islam is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dr. Islam is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Islam is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- 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
1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Kidney Specialists South Texas
Karim Nooruddin is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Nooruddin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and High Potassium Level. Dr. Nooruddin is currently accepting new patients.
Bay Area Kidney Disease Physicians
Chijioke Ogbu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Ogbu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses May Thurner Syndrome, SVC Obstruction, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Ogbu is currently accepting new patients.
Kidney Specialists South Texas
Fariba Zarinetchi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Zarinetchi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Zarinetchi is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shah Islam
Is Dr. Shah Islam a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shah Islam is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shah Islam specialize in?
While Dr. Shah Islam is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Shah Islam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shah Islam has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Shah Islam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shah Islam accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah Islam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Islam isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Islam isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Islam isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Islam isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- NecrosisDr. Islam isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Islam isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Islam isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Islam isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Islam isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Islam isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Islam isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Islam isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1