Overview
Shanker Polsani, M.D., earned his medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College in India. He completed his residency at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital followed by fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Polsani was Chief Fellow of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Hospital Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.Dr. Polsani specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Polsani has a special interest in GI, Thoracic Oncology and Classical Hematology.In his spare time, Dr. Polsani enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Polsani is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Polsani is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Pulmonary Embolism.
Dr. Polsani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Polsani is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102, Covington, GA 30014
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Polsani has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shanker R. Polsani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shanker R. Polsani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shanker R. Polsani by calling their office at 770-385-4453. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shanker R. Polsani a top-rated expert for Iron Deficiency Anemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shanker R. Polsani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Iron Deficiency Anemia, 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. Shanker R. Polsani specialize in?
While Dr. Shanker R. Polsani is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Acute Mountain Sickness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Shanker R. Polsani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shanker R. Polsani has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Iron Deficiency Anemia. You can view a list of Dr. Shanker R. Polsani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shanker R. Polsani accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanker R. Polsani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-385-4453 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Polsani isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Polsani isDistinguished. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Advanced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Polsani isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- AnemiaDr. Polsani isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Polsani isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Polsani isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Polsani isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Polsani isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Polsani isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Polsani isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Polsani isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bernard-Soulier SyndromeDr. Polsani isExperienced. Learn about Bernard-Soulier Syndrome.