Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Shankar Gopinath

Neurosurgery
Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Taub Loop, 
Houston, TX 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Taub Loop, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Shankar Gopinath is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Gopinath is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Harris Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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Locations

Ben Taub Hospital
1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shankar Gopinath

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shankar Gopinath by calling their office at 713-873-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shankar Gopinath a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shankar Gopinath is classified as an Distinguished expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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. Shankar Gopinath specialize in?

While Dr. Shankar Gopinath is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Craniectomy, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Shankar Gopinath accept my insurance?

Dr. Shankar Gopinath accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-873-2000 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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