Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar

Neurosurgery
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
15
conditions
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Ganesh Shankar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Shankar is board certified in Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 108 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, 2002 - 2010

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital, 2010 - 2017

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic, 2017 - 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
Massachusetts General Hospital
North Shore Medical Center -
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar by calling their office at 617-724-0287. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Ganesh M. Shankar specialize in?

While Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, and Bone Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar accept my insurance?

Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-724-0287 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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