Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry
2452 Watson Ct, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Vikram Shankar is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Neuroretinitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Health Plan of San Mateo
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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  • POS
  • PPO
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
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  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry
2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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. Vikram Shankar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vikram Shankar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vikram Shankar by calling their office at 650-723-6995. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vikram Shankar a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vikram Shankar is classified as an Experienced expert for Glaucoma, 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. Vikram Shankar specialize in?

While Dr. Vikram Shankar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Vikram Shankar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vikram Shankar has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Vikram Shankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vikram Shankar accept my insurance?

Dr. Vikram Shankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-6995 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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