Shekhar Ghamande
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions

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 clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Drowsiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Ghamande is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

MBBS, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College - 1993

Residency

Internal Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook - 1999

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WV

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation - 2002

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Marathi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Sleep Institute - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508

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 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

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