Overview
Kota Shekar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Porterville, California.
Dr. Shekar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Ravi Patel, M.D., Inc.
Dr. Ravi Patel is a board certified Medical Oncologist who has been practicing for more than 30 years. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois after obtaining a medical degree from Gujarat University Medical College in India. He went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology/ Oncology from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine.From the early stages of his career, Dr. Patel was exposed to and focused on bone marrow transplantation along with a wide variety of oncology and hematology training.Dr. Patel founded Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center in 1984, growing it from a 1,200 square foot office with one employee into the comprehensive, community focused, diagnostic, treatment, educational and research-based cancer center it is today with over 250 employees and a 120,000 square foot campus.While serving as managing director of the center, Dr. Patel continues to actively care for his patients and serve as principal investigator on the center's many clinical research studies. Dr. Patel is actively involved with the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and academic research programs to assure that cancer patients in Kern County have access to the most cutting-edge medicines and treatments available anywhere in the world.Through choosing to work with the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center TRIO-US Network, UCLA employees manage clinical trials alongside CBCC's own research staff. Several of the treatments tested at CBCC have proven to be highly successful and have gone on to receive approval from the Federal Government's Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These breakthrough treatments have changed the way many forms of cancer are now being managed around the world.As a result of his clinical research experience, Dr. Patel has authored several scientific papers in such respected journals as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Clinical Lymphoma. He is sought after as a lecturer and consultant on clinical oncology issues and patient care. He serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and is actively involved with the Residency Program in Internal Medicine at the Kern County Medical Center. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center
Amitoj Gill is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hanford, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gill is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.
Adventist Health-Tulare
Joseph Ford is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tulare, California. Dr. Ford is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kota C. Shekar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kota C. Shekar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kota C. Shekar by calling their office at 559-788-6175. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kota C. Shekar a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kota C. Shekar is classified as an Advanced expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, 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. Kota C. Shekar specialize in?
While Dr. Kota C. Shekar is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Kota C. Shekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kota C. Shekar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-788-6175 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bladder CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Cervical CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GliomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Hereditary NeuroblastomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuroblastoma.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- LiposarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Ovarian CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- RASopathiesDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Testicular CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Throat CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Wilms TumorDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
