Michael Shye, MD

Michael Shye, MD

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Burbank Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Michael Shye is a general nephrologist who practices in Burbank. His research interests include vitamin D deficiency in kidney transplant recipients, obesity in kidney transplant candidates, and idiopathic membranous nephropathy. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, and in addition to his outpatient practice, can see patients at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Valley Presbyterian Hospital and Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Shye earned his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. He completed his residency training in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York before returning to his home state for nephrology training at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he served as Chief Nephrology Fellow.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011

Fellowship

Nephrology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2014

Residency

Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division Hospital, 2011

Degree

MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2008

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024, 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
166 total ratings | 57 reviews
5.0
August 28, 2025
Doctor Shey explains everything very well and seems genuinely interested in interpreting lab results in full detail.
5.0
August 28, 2025
Very professional and knowledgeable about my condition. He gave me excellent advice to keep me healthy.
5.0
August 28, 2025
Very patient very knowledgeable and answered all questions
5.0
August 27, 2025
Everyone paid attention. Staff friendly. Dr. Shye explained everything. Very attention
5.0
August 27, 2025
Great