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Achal K Desai, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6850 Hilltop Rd, Ste 100, Shawnee, KS 66226
Phone: 913-441-5757    Fax: 913-441-7979
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Michael B Lambert, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6850 Hilltop Rd, Ste 100, Shawnee, KS 66226
Phone: 913-441-5757    Fax: 913-441-7979

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