Ahmad B. Shaker
Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker

Hematology | Oncology
620 10th St N, Ste 2E, 
St. Petersburg, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
29
conditions
620 10th St N, Ste 2E, 
St. Petersburg, FL 

Overview

Dr. Ahmad Shaker is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Shaker furthered his medical education by completing an internal medicine residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York. He then completed a hematology-oncology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, New York.', 'Dr. Shaker has an extensive background in cancer research and focuses his practice on hematological malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndrome. He has a clinical interest in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Shaker is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital.

Dr. Shaker is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Shaker is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, and Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Shaker is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
AB Internal Medicine (Hematology)
Hematology
Medical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

St. Anthony's Hospital
BayCare Physician Partners ACO
BayCare Physician Partners
BayCare Medical Group
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
St Josephs Hospital
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Morton Plant Hospital
St Anthonys Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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AvMed
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Walgreens
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Locations

Baycare Medical Group
620 10th St N, Ste 2E, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Trial of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients With Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (SOLARIS)
Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Trial of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients With Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (SOLARIS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Dietary supplement, Drug
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin calcium, Fluorouracil, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Irinotecan
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of an Oral, Selective Peripheral Opioid Receptor Antagonist in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of an Oral, Selective Peripheral Opioid Receptor Antagonist in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Naloxegol
Study Phase: Phase 2
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4 Total Publications

Reply to: Comment on: Investigating Biomarkers for Inborn Errors of Immunity in a Prospective Study of Patients With Autoimmune Cytopenia.
Reply to: Comment on: Investigating Biomarkers for Inborn Errors of Immunity in a Prospective Study of Patients With Autoimmune Cytopenia.
Journal: Pediatric blood & cancer
Published: March 07, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anemia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker specialize in?

While Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Anemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anemia. You can view a list of Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Ahmad B. Shaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-824-8206 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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