Overview
Shankar Gopinath is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gopinath is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shankar Gopinath has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Shankar Gopinath's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CraniectomyDr. Gopinath isDistinguished. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Gopinath isDistinguished. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Advanced
- Brain AbscessDr. Gopinath isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Gopinath isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Gopinath isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- MeningiomaDr. Gopinath isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- StrokeDr. Gopinath isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Gopinath isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Gopinath isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- ApoplexyDr. Gopinath isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Gopinath isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Gopinath isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Gopinath isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Gopinath isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).