Overview
Siva Sankar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dr. Sankar is highly rated in 60 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
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4950 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 312, Gonzales, LA 70737
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Siva Sankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Siva Sankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Siva Sankar by calling their office at 225-767-0847. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Siva Sankar a top-rated expert for Thrombocytopenia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Siva Sankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thrombocytopenia, 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. Siva Sankar specialize in?
While Dr. Siva Sankar is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Siva Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Siva Sankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-767-0847 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.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Sankar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Sankar isDistinguished. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Sankar isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Sankar isDistinguished. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sankar isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Advanced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AnemiaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Hemoglobin C DiseaseDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin C Disease.
- Hemoglobin E DiseaseDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin E Disease.
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hypereosinophilic SyndromeDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LeukocytosisDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Paris-Trousseau ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia.
- PericarditisDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- RUNX1 Familial Platelet DisorderDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Wilms TumorDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Sankar isAdvanced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Anal CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- Bladder CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Blood ClotsDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Breast CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Congenital Antithrombin 3 DeficiencyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- DehydrationDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Drug-Induced ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.
- Factor V Leiden ThrombophiliaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.
- Familial Mixed CryoglobulinemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- HemochromatosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Hemolytic CrisisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Crisis.
- Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.
- Hemophagocytic LymphohistiocytosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.
- HemosiderosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hemosiderosis.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.
- Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin KDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Idiopathic NeutropeniaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Neutropenia.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary HemosiderosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis.
- Infantile MyofibromatosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Myofibromatosis.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Morning SicknessDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Paget's Disease of BoneDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Paget's Disease of Bone.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- PlasmacytomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Polymorphous Low Grade AdenocarcinomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL)
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Prostate CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Protein C DeficiencyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Protein C Deficiency.
- Protein S DeficiencyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Protein S Deficiency.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
- ReticuloendotheliosisDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Reticuloendotheliosis.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- ScurvyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Scurvy.
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Splenic InfarctionDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Splenic Infarction.
- SplenomegalyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Splenomegaly.
- Stomach CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- ThalassemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaDr. Sankar isExperienced. Learn about Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.