Vandana S. Shashi
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
3000 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I am a clinical geneticist and a pediatrician with a deep interest in undiagnosed and rare genetic disorders. I provide medical care for children and adults with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and diagnostic evaluation for patients with symptoms and signs of genetic disorders, when evaluations have not provided a specific diagnosis.

Dr. Shashi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, and Micrognathia.

Dr. Shashi is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics - General. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shashi is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Medical Genetics
Pediatrics

Licenses

Clinical Genetics in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics - General

Fellowships

Clinical Genetics, University of Virginia

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Lenox Baker Children's Hospital
3000 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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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Yes. Dr. Vandana S. Shashi has published 146 articles and abstracts on conditions like DiGeorge Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Vandana S. Shashi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Vandana S. Shashi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-855-6484 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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