Overview
Shobana Sankar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Dr. Sankar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cellulitis, Heart Failure, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sankar is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6530 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
14500 Hall Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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. Shobana Sankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shobana Sankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shobana Sankar by calling their office at 248-661-8240. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shobana Sankar a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shobana Sankar is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Shobana Sankar specialize in?
While Dr. Shobana Sankar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cellulitis, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Shobana Sankar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shobana Sankar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Shobana Sankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shobana Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shobana Sankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 248-661-8240 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
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Heart FailureDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone GraftDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- ColonoscopyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- LymphangitisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- NecrosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SepsisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- StrokeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- VertebroplastyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
