Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Roopa Shankar

Pediatric Endocrinology
Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW, 
Washington, DC 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
5
conditions
Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Roopa Shankar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Turner Syndrome, Hypochondroplasia, Intersex, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatric Endocrinology

Licenses

Pediatric Endocrinology in DC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Other Locations
Children's National Amb Surg Ctr at Montgomery CO
9850 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shankar 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Roopa Shankar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Roopa Shankar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Roopa Shankar by calling their office at 202-476-2121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Roopa Shankar a top-rated expert for Turner Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Roopa Shankar is classified as an Elite expert for Turner Syndrome, 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. Roopa Shankar specialize in?

While Dr. Roopa Shankar is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Turner Syndrome, Hypochondroplasia, and Intersex. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Roopa Shankar accept my insurance?

Dr. Roopa Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-2121 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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