Overview
Suven Shankar is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Carterville, Illinois.
Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1400 Pin Oak Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
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. Suven Shankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Suven Shankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Suven Shankar by calling their office at 618-985-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Suven Shankar a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Suven Shankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, 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. Suven Shankar specialize in?
While Dr. Suven Shankar is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Suven Shankar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Suven Shankar has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Suven Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Suven Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Suven Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-985-3333 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
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Shankar isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- MelanomaDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Shankar isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Shankar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.