Overview

Meghan Shekar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Infantile Neutropenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Dr. Shekar is board certified in Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shekar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Pediatrics

Board Certifications

Pediatrics

Fellowships

Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, 2020 - 2023
Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, 2023 - 2024

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shekar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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. Meghan B. Shekar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Meghan B. Shekar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Meghan B. Shekar by calling their office at 617-525-1359. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Meghan B. Shekar a top-rated expert for Anemia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Meghan B. Shekar is classified as an Experienced expert for Anemia, 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. Meghan B. Shekar specialize in?

While Dr. Meghan B. Shekar is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Anemia, Infantile Neutropenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Meghan B. Shekar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Meghan B. Shekar has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anemia. You can view a list of Dr. Meghan B. Shekar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Meghan B. Shekar accept my insurance?

Dr. Meghan B. Shekar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-525-1359 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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