Summary

Dr. Anita Shankar treats chronic kidney disease and Alzheimer's disease and performs cardiac rehabilitation in her family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics practice. She has 15 years of experience and also offers physical therapy and strength training.

Dr. Shankar earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center/McGovern Medical School and completed residencies at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She sees patients in Southlake, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shankar 4.98 out of 5.

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
  • 87 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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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 , TXLewisville , TXMansfield , TXColleyville , TX
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER/MCGOVERN MED SCHOOL (Education) Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Anita Shankar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Anita Shankar has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Anita Shankar holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston in 2015 and University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston in 2012.

Medical School

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

NPI Number

Anita Shankar's NPI number is 1831446855.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anita Shankar accepting new patients?
Anita Shankar is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Anita Shankar's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Anita Shankar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Anita Shankar accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Anita Shankar speak?
Anita Shankar speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Anita Shankar's office located?
Anita Shankar's office is located at 925 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100, Southlake, TX, 76092.
Does Anita Shankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Anita Shankar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards

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