Overview
Dr. Ghamande has been in practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine since 2003. His practice involves pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine with roughly 40% of the time spent in the ICU. As a program director of the pulmonary & critical care fellowship, he organizes the education and runs the fellowship. He advocates for a patient-centered, evidence-based medicine curriculum that fosters scientific inquiry and also focuses on the fellows' well-being. He is involved in research, and quality improvement and has numerous publications and presentations at National meetings. Dr. Ghamande's areas of expertise include sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and acute respiratory failure.
Dr. Ghamande is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Drowsiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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 Clinical Trials
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Baylor Scott & White Sleep Institute - Temple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shekhar Ghamande
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shekhar Ghamande?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shekhar Ghamande by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shekhar Ghamande a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shekhar Ghamande is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Shekhar Ghamande specialize in?
While Dr. Shekhar Ghamande is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Drowsiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Shekhar Ghamande participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shekhar Ghamande has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Shekhar Ghamande's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shekhar Ghamande accept my insurance?
Dr. Shekhar Ghamande accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Ghamande isDistinguished. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Ghamande isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- DrowsinessDr. Ghamande isDistinguished. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Ghamande isDistinguished. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Ghamande isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Ghamande isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- COVID-19Dr. Ghamande isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EmpyemaDr. Ghamande isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- GastrostomyDr. Ghamande isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- PneumoniaDr. Ghamande isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Ghamande isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Ghamande isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Ghamande isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- AsthmaDr. Ghamande isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Ghamande isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Avian InfluenzaDr. Ghamande isExperienced. Learn about Avian Influenza.