Overview
Roopa Shankar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Turner Syndrome, Hypochondroplasia, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Intersex, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
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.
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.
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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 Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Roopa Shankar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Roopa Shankar has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Turner Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Roopa Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Turner SyndromeDr. Shankar isElite. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
- Advanced
- IntersexDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Intersex.
- Mixed Gonadal DysgenesisDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).