Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Ganesh Shankar is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 108 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

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

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. 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 Laminectomy. 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 108 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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