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SAN ANTONIO

Nephrologist

Kidney and Transplantation Specialist

Northwest Side

Dr. Tamer Shaker

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Kidney and Transplantation Specialist,

General Surgeon

14 Years Experience Overall

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Dr. Tamer Shaker is a Kidney and Transplantation Specialist and General Surgeon in Northwest Side, SAN ANTONIO and has an experience of 14 years in these fields. Dr. Tamer Shaker practices at Methodist Healthcare in Northwest Side, SAN ANTONIO. He completed Residency from Michigan State University/Spectrum Health (Grand Rapids, MI) and Internship from Central Michigan University (Saginaw, MI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: SURGERY,Gastrectomy,Excision of Stomach Tumor,Hospitalist and Pulmonary Care etc.

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Northwest Side, SAN ANTONIO

Methodist Healthcare

8201 Ewing Halsell Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229, SAN ANTONIO

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Q: Where does Dr. Tamer Shaker practice?

A: Dr. Tamer Shaker practices at Methodist Healthcare - Northwest Side.

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Tamer Shaker?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Tamer Shaker for SURGERY, Gastrectomy, Excision of Stomach Tumor. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What does Dr. Tamer Shaker specialises in ?

A: Dr. Tamer Shaker specialises as Kidney and Transplantation Specialist, General Surgeon.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Tamer Shaker have?

A: Dr. Tamer Shaker has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Tamer Shaker practiced in the past.

Q: Who is Dr. Tamer Shaker?

A: Dr. Tamer Shaker is a Kidney and Transplantation Specialist and General Surgeon in Northwest Side, SAN ANTONIO and has an experience of 14 years in these fields. Dr. Tamer Shaker practices at Methodist Healthcare in Northwest Side, SAN ANTONIO. He completed Residency from Michigan State University/Spectrum Health (Grand Rapids, MI) and Internship from Central Michigan University (Saginaw, MI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: SURGERY,Gastrectomy,Excision of Stomach Tumor,Hospitalist and Pulmonary Care etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.