Overview
Ravi Shankar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida.
Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
Dr. Shankar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shankar is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- HMO
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Locations
1430 Pine St, Melbourne, FL 32901
215 Cone Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ravi A. Shankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ravi A. Shankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ravi A. Shankar by calling their office at 321-952-0898. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ravi A. Shankar a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ravi A. Shankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate 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. Ravi A. Shankar specialize in?
While Dr. Ravi A. Shankar is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Ravi A. Shankar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ravi A. Shankar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ravi A. Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ravi A. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravi A. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-952-0898 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Throat CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Endometrial CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- EpendymomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GlioblastomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphomatoid PapulosisDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Papulosis.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- MelanomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Mycosis FungoidesDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Mycosis Fungoides.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the CervixDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PlasmacytomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Polymorphous Low Grade AdenocarcinomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Sinus CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- TeratocarcinosarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Teratocarcinosarcoma.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Tongue CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
