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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Robert Shaw identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and Geriatric MedicineGeriatric Medicine
An internist with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Geriatric Medicine.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Shaw is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Straub Clinic & Hospital
888 So King St
Honolulu, HI

Education

Dr. Shaw attended medical school at Union University Albany Medical College and graduated in 1995 having 17 years experience.

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• Robert Y Shaw
• R Shaw

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