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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Northwell Health Nephrology and Hypertension at Danbury

111 Osborne St # 4Danbury, CT 06810
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Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Winston Y. Shih, MDDr. Madhavi Katikaneni, MDDr. Anastasios Papanagnou, MDDr. Aaron Matthew Dommu, MD
NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
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4.5 
43 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Hindi Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Danbury , CTCortlandt Manor , NYCortlandt Manor , NYTrumbull , CT
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Winston Y. Shih

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

Medical Specialties

Winston Y. Shih has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Winston Y. Shih holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1987.

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1986.

Internship

Completed their internship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1984.

Medical School

Graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Winston Y. Shih's NPI number is 1598770364.

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Winston Shih's office is located at 111 Osborne St # 4, Danbury, CT, 06810.

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