Overview
Veena Shankaran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Shankaran is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Shankaran is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- 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
825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
1100 Fairview Ave N 100, Seattle, WA 98109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shankaran 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.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Veena Shankaran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Veena Shankaran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Veena Shankaran by calling their office at 206-288-7456. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Veena Shankaran a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Veena Shankaran is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Veena Shankaran specialize in?
While Dr. Veena Shankaran is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Veena Shankaran participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Veena Shankaran has published 93 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Veena Shankaran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Veena Shankaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Veena Shankaran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-288-7456 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Shankaran isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shankaran isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Shankaran isDistinguished. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Advanced
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Shankaran isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Shankaran isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Appendix CancerDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- ColonoscopyDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- LiposarcomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- MesenchymomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic InsulinomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Insulinoma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Shankaran isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.