Overview
Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines,, IA 50314
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 Raman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shankar Raman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shankar Raman by calling their office at 515-247-3266. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shankar Raman a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shankar Raman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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 Raman specialize in?
While Dr. Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Shankar Raman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shankar Raman has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Shankar Raman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shankar Raman accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar Raman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-247-3266 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
- Colorectal CancerDr. Raman isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Raman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Raman isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Appendix CancerDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Raman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.