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Summary
Dr. Karthik Shankar is a Doctor of Osteopathy specializing in oncology. He focuses on treating cancer patients and providing comprehensive oncological care. His medical background emphasizes the osteopathic approach to patient treatment, which considers the whole person in healthcare decisions.
Dr. Shankar practices at two major medical centers: Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with complex blood cancers like multiple myeloma and provides care for breast cancer patients, including those with metastatic or recurrent disease. His diagnostic expertise includes specialized protein testing such as Bence-Jones protein urine tests and serum protein electrophoresis to help identify and monitor blood disorders.
Dr. Shankar practices at two major medical centers: Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with complex blood cancers like multiple myeloma and provides care for breast cancer patients, including those with metastatic or recurrent disease. His diagnostic expertise includes specialized protein testing such as Bence-Jones protein urine tests and serum protein electrophoresis to help identify and monitor blood disorders.
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Quick Facts
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Karthik Shankar has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Karthik Shankar | Dr. Martin J. Edelman | Dr. Eugene J. Choi, MD | Regina D. Poole, CRNP |
| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 44 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, Russian | Speaks English | |
| Wynnewood , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Darby , PA | Darby , PA |
| Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: Jefferson Medical College | ||
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Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2025, Expired
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karthik Shankar affiliated with?
- Dr. Karthik Shankar is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center and ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
- Does Dr. Karthik Shankar accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karthik Shankar accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Karthik Shankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Karthik Shankar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Karthik Shankar's office located?
- Dr. Karthik Shankar's office is located at 100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karthik Shankar?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Karthik Shankar here on Vitals.
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