Overview
Denton Shanks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
Dr. Shanks is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians, Family Medicine/OMT - 2016. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
2000 Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denton K. Shanks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denton K. Shanks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Denton K. Shanks by calling their office at 913-588-1227. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Denton K. Shanks a top-rated expert for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Denton K. Shanks is classified as an Experienced expert for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), 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. Denton K. Shanks specialize in?
While Dr. Denton K. Shanks is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Denton K. Shanks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Denton K. Shanks has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). You can view a list of Dr. Denton K. Shanks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Denton K. Shanks accept my insurance?
Dr. Denton K. Shanks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 913-588-1227 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- HypertensionDr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).