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Dr. Robert Shay, MD
Nephrology* Age 77
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Dr. Robert Shay, MD

Nephrology* Age 77
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Shay, MD is a Nephrologist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Shay graduated from University of Connecticut in 1979 and completed a residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Robert Shay, MD is a Nephrologist in Augusta, GA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Shay currently practices at East Georgia Kidney & Hypertension Group. Dr. Shay has experience treating conditions like Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II and Hyperparathyroidism among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shay's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shay is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertension
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Gout
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Renal Osteodystrophy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Proteinuria
Nephrotic Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Cluster Headache
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fabry's Disease
Fever
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Rhabdomyolysis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Kidney
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Systemic Vasculitis
Thyroid Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Pathway HMO
  • Superior Health Plan

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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shay frequently treats the following conditions: Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Metabolism Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II and Hyperparathyroidism. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Robert Shay, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Connecticut
    1979
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Temple University Hospital
    1980
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Temple University Hospital
    1982
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Temple University Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital

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