Dr. Shashank S. Shekhar
Overview
As a dedicated neurologist with a specialization in general and vascular neurology, I primarily treat patients suffering from stroke. Due to the preventable nature of stroke, I strive to focus on the stroke etiology. My work includes participation in innovative clinical trials primarily on stroke identification and later rehabilitation, allowing me to bring the latest treatments to my patients. My decision to pursue neurology was driven by a fascination with the intricacies of the human brain and a desire to provide tangible relief to those affected by neurological disorders. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy people and nature photography.
Dr. Shekhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 298 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Spinal Tumor.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center
I am a neurologist and cancer doctor who treats brain tumors and researches ways to improve quality of life for brain tumor patients. As a college student, I thought I was going to be a scientist, but fell in love with studying the brain and its inner workings. I enjoy being at Duke, because I work with some of the top clinicians and researchers in the field, and a generous and warm-hearted staff that helps patients and their loved ones through treatment. It is hard to pick one thing I enjoy about my job. I enjoy seeing patients and their loved ones, being at the cutting edge of research and teaching the next generation of doctors. I think it is the chance to do so many different things that makes my job special. Outside of work, I enjoy shopping at farmer’s markets, cooking and exercising. I also collect Swatch watches - I have over 400!. Dr. Peters is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Shekhar isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- StrokeDr. Shekhar isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Shekhar isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Shekhar isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeDr. Shekhar isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Shekhar isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Shekhar isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Shekhar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Shekhar isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Shekhar isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.