Expertise in
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Dr. Suma P. Shankar

Medical Genetics
2825 50th St, 
Sacramento, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
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2825 50th St, 
Sacramento, CA 

Overview

Suma Shankar is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California.

Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 1, RASopathies, Costello Syndrome, and Fabry Disease.

Dr. Shankar is board certified in Medical Genetics And Genomics Clin Genetics & Genomic. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Shankar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Medical Genetics

Licenses

Clinical Genetics in CA

Board Certifications

Medical Genetics And Genomics Clin Genetics & Genomic

Fellowships

University of Iowa College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

University Of California Davis Medical Center
Dignity Health – St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

UC Davis Medical Center MIND Institute
2825 50th St, Sacramento, CA 95817

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shankar 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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Multinational, Observational Morquio A Registry Study (MARS)
A Multicenter, Multinational, Observational Morquio A Registry Study (MARS)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 05, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
An Open-Label Clinical Trial of Replagal® Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Children With Fabry Disease Who Are Naive to Enzyme Replacement Therapy
An Open-Label Clinical Trial of Replagal® Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Children With Fabry Disease Who Are Naive to Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 09, 2021
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-label Treatment Protocol to Evaluate the Safety of Replagal Treatment in Patients With Fabry Disease.
An Open-label Treatment Protocol to Evaluate the Safety of Replagal Treatment in Patients With Fabry Disease.
Enrollment Status: No_longer_available
Publish Date: May 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Biological
Longitudinal Studies of Brain Structure and Function in MPS Disorders
Longitudinal Studies of Brain Structure and Function in MPS Disorders
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 06, 2019
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66 Total Publications

Fabry Disease: An Updated Perspective and Review of Treatment and Therapies.
Fabry Disease: An Updated Perspective and Review of Treatment and Therapies.
Journal: Advances in therapy
Published: January 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Suma P. Shankar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Suma P. Shankar?

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Is Dr. Suma P. Shankar a top-rated expert for Gaucher Disease Type 1?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Suma P. Shankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gaucher Disease Type 1, 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. Suma P. Shankar specialize in?

While Dr. Suma P. Shankar is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Gaucher Disease Type 1, RASopathies, and Costello Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.

Does Dr. Suma P. Shankar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Suma P. Shankar has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gaucher Disease Type 1. You can view a list of Dr. Suma P. Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Suma P. Shankar accept my insurance?

Dr. Suma P. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 916-703-0235 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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