Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Uday T. Shankar

Gastroenterology
Centerpoint Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Winchester
225 Hospital Dr Ste 315, 
Winchester, KY 
44 Years of Experience
Expertise in
26
conditions
Centerpoint Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Winchester
225 Hospital Dr Ste 315, 
Winchester, KY 

Overview

Uday Shankar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Winchester, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Shankar is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Anemia, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Hospital Affiliations

Saint Mary's Hospital
Clark Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Managed Medicaid
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Centerpoint Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Winchester
225 Hospital Dr Ste 315, Winchester, KY 40391

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

6 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic Acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Long-term Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
A Phase 3 Long-term Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ontamalimab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 307)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 307)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 31, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Ontamalimab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 303)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 303)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 306)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 306)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 11, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 302)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 302)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 26, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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12 Total Publications

Through-the-Scope Suturing for Late-Onset Fistula Closure in the Setting of Bariatric Surgery.
Through-the-Scope Suturing for Late-Onset Fistula Closure in the Setting of Bariatric Surgery.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: November 15, 2023
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Is Dr. Uday T. Shankar a top-rated expert for Visceromegaly?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uday T. Shankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Visceromegaly, 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. Uday T. Shankar specialize in?

While Dr. Uday T. Shankar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Visceromegaly, Anemia, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Uday T. Shankar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Uday T. Shankar has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Visceromegaly. You can view a list of Dr. Uday T. Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Uday T. Shankar accept my insurance?

Dr. Uday T. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-744-5757 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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