Overview
James Shanks is a Hematologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Shanks is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1875 Woodwinds Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55125
1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109
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. James Shanks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Shanks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Shanks by calling their office at 651-232-0500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Shanks a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Shanks is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, 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. James Shanks specialize in?
While Dr. James Shanks is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. James Shanks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Shanks has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James Shanks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Shanks accept my insurance?
Dr. James Shanks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 651-232-0500 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shanks isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Shanks isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Shanks isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Shanks isDistinguished. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Shanks isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AstrocytomaDr. Shanks isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Shanks isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Shanks isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Shanks isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Shanks isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shanks isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.