Overview
Shankar Sridhara is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia.
Dr. Sridhara is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Enlarged Adenoids.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
Nyall London has a unique clinical practice focused on the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers. As one of the few surgeons trained in both head and neck cancer surgery, as well as rhinology and skull base surgery, he offers patients comprehensive sinonasal tumor surgical care, including open and endoscopic approaches as well as neck dissection surgery. Dr. London has developed notable patient education events about the multidisciplinary and long-term care of patients with sinonasal malignancies. Additionally, he is an innovator of clinical trials for these rare tumors, with open clinical trial options available and multiple others in development. Internationally recognized for his expertise in the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers, Dr. London was an associate editor for the first international consensus statement on sinonasal tumors, and was appointed president of the International Network for Sinonasal Cancer Research (2024–26). He directs a research laboratory at the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health focused on therapeutic advances and mechanisms of sinonasal tumorigenesis. Dr. London has published more than 130 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and book chapters, including co-first author publications in Nature, Nature Medicine, Science Translational Medicine and Nature Cell Biology. He earned his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah, and completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins. He also accomplished a fellowship in open and endoscopic head and neck and skull base surgery at The Ohio State University, under the direction of Dr. Ricardo Carrau. Dr. London is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Craniectomy. Dr. London is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Head and neck surgeon David Eisele specializes in surgery for malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck, with a focus on salivary gland neoplasms and disorders of the salivary glands that can be treated surgically. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including sialendoscopy. Salivary gland neoplasms and disorders are also the focus of Dr. Eisele’s research. He has published more than 300 research papers and edited multiple books related to head and neck surgery. Dr. Eisele earned a medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed residency training in general surgery and in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the University of Washington. From 2012 to 2025, he served as director of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Eisele is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eisele is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.
Children's National Medical Center
Diego Preciado is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Preciado is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara by calling their office at 301-388-1737. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara a top-rated expert for Ruptured Eardrum?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara is classified as an Advanced expert for Ruptured Eardrum, 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 K. Sridhara specialize in?
While Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Ruptured Eardrum, Hearing Loss, and Infant Hearing Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ruptured Eardrum. You can view a list of Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar K. Sridhara accepts most major insurance plans, including Highmark and Kaiser. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-388-1737 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Ruptured EardrumDr. Sridhara isAdvanced. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- Experienced
- CholesteatomaDr. Sridhara isExperienced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Sridhara isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- Ear TagDr. Sridhara isExperienced. Learn about Ear Tag.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Sridhara isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Sridhara isExperienced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- Hearing LossDr. Sridhara isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.


