Overview
Ravi Shankar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California.
Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Shankar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
18111 Brookhurst St Ste 6100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
"Dr. Lauren C. Pinter-Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with lymphomas.A nationally recognized expert, Pinter-Brown has a longstanding interest in malignant lymphoma, with a particular focus on T-cell and skin lymphomas. Her clinical interests also include antiphospholipid, B-cell lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, stem-cell transplant and Waldenstrom's disease.She her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Medical School, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.A prolific clinical investigator, Pinter-Brown has made important contributions to several clinical trials that led to approval of new drugs for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. Her research focus is on optimizing treatment options for patients with lymphoma, especially cutaneous and T-cell lymphomas. Her primary goal is to care for patients through diagnosis, treatment and beyond and to ensure that they are able ""to live their best life.""". Dr. Pinter is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Pinter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Warren A. Chow is a board-certified UCI Health oncologist who specializes in melanoma and sarcomas. He serves as associate director for clinical services at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Next he received fellowship training in medical oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplantation at the City of Hope in Duarte, Calif., where he served nearly 30 years as a clinician and researcher conducting bench-to-bedside studies in both bone and soft-tissue sarcomas.The recipient of numerous research grants from the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Melanoma Research Foundation and many others, Chow has been the principal investigator on more than three dozen clinical trials. He is the author of more than 80 publications and four book chapters, and he serves on the editorial boards of the journalsPLOS ONE,F1000 ResearchandScientific Reports (Nature). Dr. Chow is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Chondrosarcoma. Dr. Chow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
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Thomas Coates is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Coates is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobinopathy, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ravi Shankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ravi Shankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ravi Shankar by calling their office at 949-652-7871. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ravi Shankar a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ravi Shankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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 Shankar specialize in?
While Dr. Ravi Shankar is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Ravi Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravi Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-652-7871 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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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Vaginal CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.

