Expertise in
31
conditions

Dr. James Shanks

Hematology
M Health Fairview-Woodwinds Hospital Laboratory
1875 Woodwinds Dr, 
Saint Paul, MN 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
31
conditions
M Health Fairview-Woodwinds Hospital Laboratory
1875 Woodwinds Dr, 
Saint Paul, MN 

Overview

James Shanks is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Shanks is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Hospital Affiliations

M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Fairview Lakes Health Services
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
M Health Fairview St John'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:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
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

M Health Fairview-Woodwinds Hospital Laboratory
1875 Woodwinds Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55125
Other Locations
Office
1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109

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 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.

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