Summary

Dr. Anita Shankar is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center/McGovern Medical School and completed her residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 2012 and 2015. With 15 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Shankar provides comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Shankar practices at Baylor Scott & White Southlake Family Medicine in Southlake, Texas. She treats a variety of conditions including colon polyps, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens. Her expertise includes performing physical therapy, strength training guidance, and lower gastrointestinal procedures. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
  • 72 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White Southlake Family Medicine

925 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100Southlake, TX 76092
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Southlake , TXFrisco , TXHouston , TXPlano , TX
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER/MCGOVERN MED SCHOOL (Education) Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Med School: Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Florida
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anita Shankar

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Memorial Hermann - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anita Shankar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anita Shankar has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston2015
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston2012

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER/MCGOVERN MED SCHOOL (Education)Graduated in 2011

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Where is Dr. Anita Shankar's office located?
Dr. Anita Shankar's office is located at 925 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100, Southlake, TX, 76092.
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What languages does Dr. Anita Shankar speak?
Dr. Anita Shankar speaks English and Spanish.

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