Welcome To The Kidney Clinic
Nephrology, Hypertension, Electrolytes, Kidney stones, Protein in urine, blood in urine and Dialysis.
Established in January 2008, The Kidney Clinic has been serving patients with kidney diseases, hypertension and kidney transplantation in Lake Charles and surrounding areas including Sulphur, Jennings and DeRidder. The Clinic is led by Dr Abdel F. Abu Shamat; and he was joined by Dr A. Lodhi in 2015. Our Nurse Practitioners include Megan Hebert, Lauryn Leslie, and Amanda Pitre.
We have many different services to fit your specific needs. We love assisting others and helping them feel better again. No matter what your pain or injury is, we will work with you to ensure that you are pain free and feeling great.
Read MoreAbdel F. Abu Shamat, MD.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Board Certified Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplant (ABMS)
Member:
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Nephrology
- International Society of Nephrology
- Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
Medical School:
- Mansoora School of Medicine, Egypt
Residency in Internal Medicine:
- Brown University, Rhode Island
- Jordan University, Jordan
Fellowships:
- Nephrology, hypertension & transplantation
- Kidney transplantation
University of Florida, Gainesville
Publications:
- Multiple publications in Nephrology & Renal Transplantation in Nephrology Journals
Awards:
- Dr. John Greene Martin Compassionate Award – 2013
Administrative Positions:
- Served twice as the President of Medical Staff at Christus St. Patrick Hospital
- Served on the Board of Christus St. Patrick Hospital for many years
A.A.K Lodhi, MD.
Board Certified in Nephrology (2015)
Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM-2012)
Specialist in Clinical Hypertension (ASH-2013)
Member, American College of Physicians
Member, American Society of Nephrology
Member, National Kidney Foundation
Member, American Medical Association
Complete Profile: https://www.doximity.com/pub/ahad-lodhi-md
Medical School: 2001-2006: Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan
Resident in Internal Medicine: 2009-2012: Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Chief Resident: 2013:Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Fellowship: Nephrology and Hypertension: University of Iowa, Iowa, IA 2013-2015
Dr Lodhi loves to establish an ongoing relationship with his patients. He has published in the world renowned journal and has received many awards during his training.
Abdel F. Abu Shamat, MD.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Board Certified Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplant (ABMS)
Member:
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Nephrology
- International Society of Nephrology
- Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
Medical School:
- Mansoora School of Medicine, Egypt
Residency in Internal Medicine:
- Brown University, Rhode Island
- Jordan University, Jordan
Fellowships:
- Nephrology, hypertension & transplantation
- Kidney transplantation
University of Florida, Gainesville
Publications:
- Multiple publications in Nephrology & Renal Transplantation in Nephrology Journals
Awards:
- Dr. John Greene Martin Compassionate Award – 2013
Administrative Positions:
- Served twice as the President of Medical Staff at Christus St. Patrick Hospital
- Served on the Board of Christus St. Patrick Hospital for many years
A.A.K Lodhi, MD.
Board Certified in Nephrology (2015)
Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM-2012)
Specialist in Clinical Hypertension (ASH-2013)
Member, American College of Physicians
Member, American Society of Nephrology
Member, National Kidney Foundation
Member, American Medical Association
Complete Profile: https://www.doximity.com/pub/ahad-lodhi-md
Medical School: 2001-2006: Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan
Resident in Internal Medicine: 2009-2012: Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Chief Resident: 2013:Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Fellowship: Nephrology and Hypertension: University of Iowa, Iowa, IA 2013-2015
Dr Lodhi loves to establish an ongoing relationship with his patients. He has published in the world renowned journal and has received many awards during his training.
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