Shanker R. Polsani
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Shanker R. Polsani

Oncology | Hematology
5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102, 
Covington, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
3
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5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102, 
Covington, GA 

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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

Dr. Polsani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Polsani is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine/Vidant Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Newton Hospital
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Amharic
Arabic
Bengali
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
CareSource
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Medicaid
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Walgreens
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Locations

Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton
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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

1 Total Publications

Increased interleukin-6/C-reactive protein levels are associated with the upregulation of the adenosine pathway and serve as potential markers of therapeutic resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor-based therapies in non-small cell lung cancer.
Increased interleukin-6/C-reactive protein levels are associated with the upregulation of the adenosine pathway and serve as potential markers of therapeutic resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor-based therapies in non-small cell lung cancer.
Journal: Journal for immunotherapy of cancer
Published: September 13, 2023
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404-785-1112
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Is Dr. Shanker R. Polsani a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Embolism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shanker R. Polsani is classified as an Advanced expert for Pulmonary Embolism, 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 Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. 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 Pulmonary Embolism. 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.

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