Overview
Prem Shekar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Shekar is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Rheumatic Fever, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 1805.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prem Shekar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prem Shekar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prem Shekar by calling their office at 781-744-8460. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prem Shekar a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prem Shekar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, 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. Prem Shekar specialize in?
While Dr. Prem Shekar is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Prem Shekar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prem Shekar has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Prem Shekar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prem Shekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Prem Shekar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 781-744-8460 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
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Shekar isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Shekar isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- EmbolectomyDr. Shekar isDistinguished. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Shekar isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Shekar isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Shekar isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.