S. Ted Shaikewitz

Dr. Shaikewitz was raised in St Louis, Missouri. He earned his undergraduate degree at Stanford University, and completed his medical degree and internal medicine training at Washington University of St. Louis. He finished a nephrology fellowship while attending the  University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, followed by a transplant nephrology fellowship at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Shaikewitz is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology and UNOS certified in transplantation. He has been with the practice since 1998. He is now Chief of Nephrology at Durham Regional Hospital, Consulting Associate Professor at Duke, and Chair of the Durham Regional Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

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12.08.2025 The Gut–Kidney Connection: How Digestive Health Impacts Kidney Function

When most people think about kidney health, they typically focus on factors such as blood pressure, hydration, and medication use. However, one often overlooked piece of the puzzle is the gut. Recent research has revealed that the gut and kidneys are more closely connected than previously thought. This relationship, known as the gut–kidney axis, illustrates […]

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