Expertise in
42
conditions
Expertise in
42
conditions
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center
505 S 45th St, 
Omaha, NE 

Overview

Nicole Shonka is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shonka is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 15 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CO

Hospital Affiliations

Bellevue Medical Center, LLC
The Nebraska Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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Change Healthcare
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Locations

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center
505 S 45th St, Omaha, NE 68198
Other Locations
Office
986840 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shonka 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


14 Clinical Trials

Phase II Trial of SMO/ AKT/ NF2/CDK Inhibitors in Progressive Meningiomas With SMO/ AKT/ NF2/CDK Pathway Mutations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicole Shonka

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicole Shonka?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicole Shonka by calling their office at 402-559-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nicole Shonka a top-rated expert for Glioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicole Shonka is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, 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. Nicole Shonka specialize in?

While Dr. Nicole Shonka is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Nicole Shonka participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nicole Shonka has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Nicole Shonka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nicole Shonka accept my insurance?

Dr. Nicole Shonka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-559-5600 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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