Overview

Dr. Ahlers trained with the expectation of becoming a physician-scientist. As much as he enjoyed working in the lab, he discovered that he loved taking care of patients far more. At Baylor Scott & White, he works as a hematologist-oncologist with a special focus on leukemia, graft-vs-host disease, and other malignant hematologic disorders. Dr. Ahlers also cares for patients with non-cancerous blood disorders and solid tumors. Whether as a frequent provider for his patients with chronic hematologic disorders or as a one-time consultant for his patients who have blood abnormalities due to another problem, he endeavors to be a teacher, a coach, and an advocate for his patients. Dr. Ahlers' areas of expertise include acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoid leukemia, chronic leukemias, stem cell transplants, graft-vs-host Disease, CAR-T cellular therapy, lymphomas, plasma cell disorders (myeloma), benign hematology disorders and stroke prevention.

His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Graduate Institution

Wake Forest Baptist Health - 2017

Residency

Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - 2017

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Hematology/Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Languages Spoken

English
Korean
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Friday Health

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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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Sky Community Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shane Ahlers

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Is Dr. Shane Ahlers a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shane Ahlers is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Shane Ahlers specialize in?

While Dr. Shane Ahlers is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Shane Ahlers accept my insurance?

Dr. Shane Ahlers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-5918 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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