
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.
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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.
Duke University Hospital
My practice includes caring for children and adults with inherited conditions, such as inherited disorders of metabolism, genetic syndromes, mitochondrial disorders, inherited causes of growth failure or developmental delay, and conditions detected by newborn screening. My clinic works with the Pediatric Biochemical Genetics Laboratory to diagnose these conditions. We provide treatment for inherited disorders of metabolism. I work closely with the geneticists, neurologists, pediatricians, internists, and other providers at Duke University Medical Center to provide comprehensive care for my patients. My research has been aimed at developing new treatments for inherited conditions, focusing on glycogen storage diseases, like Pompe disease and von Gierke disease. We have developed gene therapy for these conditions and are in the process of starting clinical trials to test safety and benefits. Dr. Koeberl is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Von Gierke Disease, Propionic Acidemia, and X-Linked Creatine Deficiency. Dr. Koeberl is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics, Clinical Biochemical Genetics , American Board Of Medical Genetics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics - General , and American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics. Dr. Koeberl is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Priya Kishnani is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kishnani is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, and Splenectomy. Dr. Kishnani is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic
I am an academic adult and pediatric neuro-oncologist who helps lead The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. I am the author of more than 500 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and book chapters, and I have presented extensively at both international and national meetings. I am a committed educator who is a member of the executive and super-executive committees of the Duke University School of Medicine, which are responsible for the recruitment, screening and selection of medical students. I have reviewed grants for the National Institutes of Health for over 15 years, in a spectrum of different study sections. I am the senior editor of CNS Oncology and a reviewer for over 25 academic journals. I serve on the advisory board of a number of organizations, including Voices Against Brain Cancer, the Tug McGraw Foundation, Pinnacle Care, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the National Children’s Cancer Society, and the American Brain Tumor Association. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Friedman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vandana S. Shashi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vandana S. Shashi?
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Is Dr. Vandana S. Shashi a top-rated expert for DiGeorge Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vandana S. Shashi is classified as an Distinguished expert for DiGeorge Syndrome, 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. Vandana S. Shashi specialize in?
While Dr. Vandana S. Shashi is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Vandana S. Shashi participate in research or clinical trials?
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.
Does Dr. Vandana S. Shashi accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Shashi isDistinguished. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.
- HypotoniaDr. Shashi isDistinguished. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Immune Defect due to Absence of ThymusDr. Shashi isDistinguished. Learn about Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus.
- MicrognathiaDr. Shashi isDistinguished. Learn about Micrognathia.
- Advanced
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Shashi isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Shashi isAdvanced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- MicrocephalyDr. Shashi isAdvanced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Shashi isAdvanced. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- Experienced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cerebellar HypoplasiaDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Coffin-Siris SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Coffin-Siris Syndrome.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Crouzon SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Crouzon Syndrome.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Kabuki SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Kabuki Syndrome.
- Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
- Meier-Gorlin SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Meier-Gorlin Syndrome.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- Microcephaly Deafness SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.
- Miller SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Miller Syndrome.
- Multiple Sulfatase DeficiencyDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.
- Niemann-Pick DiseaseDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Niemann-Pick Disease.
- PlagiocephalyDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- Polycystic Lipomembranous Osteodysplasia with Sclerosing Leukoencephalopathy
- Polysyndactyly Cardiac MalformationDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation.
- Rett SyndromeDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
- SyndactylyDr. Shashi isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly.

