Summary

Dr. Shih received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency, chief residency, and nephrology fellowship at the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Shih is board certified in both internal medicine and nephrology. He is also a clinical specialist in hypertension. He currently serves as chief of nephrology and hypertension at Danbury Hospital, and as medical director of the DaVita dialysis unit in Danbury. He is dedicated to treating all aspects of nephrology/hypertension, in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 43 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Northwell Health Nephrology and Hypertension at Danbury

111 Osborne St # 4Danbury, CT 06810
MonClosed
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Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
43 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Danbury , CTCortlandt Manor , NYCortlandt Manor , NYBridgeport , CT
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Winston Y. Shih

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Humana Military
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicare Connecticut
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Winston Y. Shih has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Winston Y. Shih has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure (Chronic)
  • Kidney Stones (Nephrocalcinosis)
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania1987

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania1988
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania1986

Internship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania1984

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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What languages does Dr. Winston Shih speak?
Dr. Winston Shih speaks English.
Where is Dr. Winston Shih's office located?
Dr. Winston Shih's office is located at 111 Osborne St # 4, Danbury, CT, 06810.
Which hospitals is Dr. Winston Shih affiliated with?
Dr. Winston Shih is affiliated with Danbury Hospital.

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