Michael Shye, MD

Michael Shye, MD

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 5.0
 
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:
5.0
159 total ratings | 37 reviews
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr Shye is absolutely amazing. He always takes the time to explain my blood results in great detail.
5.0
July 21, 2025
All good
5.0
July 10, 2025
Amazing. The doctor was very informative, and very attentive to my concerns and listen to every word I have to say. I felt very comfortable. I’m very secure that I have him as my doctor.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Dr Shye was very thorough with explaining my care based on recent lab work results. He spent fairly good amount of time with me and answered all of my questions. He gave ask great advice and pointers how to manage my health.
5.0
July 9, 2025
Informative, pleasant, encouraging