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Dr. Jay Shankar, MD
Nephrology* Age 77
Dr. Jay Shankar, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is a Nephrologist in Victorville, CA.
Dr. Jay Shankar, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Jay Shankar, MD

Nephrology* Age 77
Victorville, CA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. Jay Shankar, MD

Dr. Shankar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE. Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is a Nephrologist in Victorville, CA and has 52 years experience. Dr. Shankar currently practices at Desert Cities Dialysis and is affiliated with Desert Valley Hospital and Barstow Community Hospital. Dr. Shankar has experience treating conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Gout, Hypokalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I and Hyperkalemia 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
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Gout
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Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Hyperkalemia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Nephritis and Nephropathy
End-Stage Renal Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertension
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Hydronephrosis
Acute Kidney Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
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
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
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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    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
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    Trio ACO HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • CA SmartCare HMO
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    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • BlueCard PPO

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Jul 10, 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.
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Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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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, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Gout, Hypokalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jay Shankar, MD is affiliated with Desert Valley Hospital and Barstow Community Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE
    1974
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Jay Shankar, MD Practices

  • Desert Valley Hospital

    16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA

  • Barstow Community Hospital

    820 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA

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