Summary

Dr. Shankar Sundaram specializes in oncology and internal medicine, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College and completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center. With 39 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Sundaram has developed extensive knowledge in cancer care and general internal medicine. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Sundaram practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego and Coronado, with hospital affiliations at Sharp Memorial Hospital. His clinical expertise focuses on breast cancer treatment, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He regularly performs comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health, and provides infusion therapy as part of cancer treatment protocols. Patients have rated Dr. Sundaram 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 39 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shankar Erb Sundaram has 5 locations

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group

8010 Frost St Ste 300San Diego, CA 92123
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group

2929 Health Center DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sharp Coronado Hospital

250 Prospect PlCoronado, CA 92118

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital For Women And Newborns

3003 Health Center DrSan Diego, CA 92123

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OncologyOncologyAnesthesiologyEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
39 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CASan Clemente , CALA MESA , CASolana Beach , CA
Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shankar Erb Sundaram

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shankar Erb Sundaram has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shankar Erb Sundaram has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

Madras Medical CollegeGraduated in 1987

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