Ishwara R. Sankara
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Ishwara Sankara is an Internal Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Sankara is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, and Subdural Hematoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Wichita State University (2004)

Residency

University of Alabama - Montgomery (2007)

Specialties

Neurology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SC

Fellowships

UTSW NeuroCritical Care Fellowship (2014)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Texas Health Fort Worth

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Neurocritical Care Associates - Fort Worth
800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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. Ishwara R. Sankara

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara by calling their office at 817-250-4280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Ishwara R. Sankara specialize in?

While Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara accept my insurance?

Dr. Ishwara R. Sankara accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-250-4280 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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