Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar

Neurosurgery
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
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Expertise in
13
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 13 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 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Shankar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic, 2017 - 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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

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

SLIP II Registry: Spinal Laminectomy to Laminectomy With Instrumented Pedicle Screw Fusion for Lumbar Stenosis With Grade I Spondylolisthesis
SLIP II Registry: Spinal Laminectomy to Laminectomy With Instrumented Pedicle Screw Fusion for Lumbar Stenosis With Grade I Spondylolisthesis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

111 Total Publications

Spinal Cord Ependymomas.
Spinal Cord Ependymomas.
Journal: Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Published: June 09, 2026
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ganesh M. Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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.

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