Summary

Dr. Anita Shankar specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. 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 serves patients who speak English and Spanish.

Dr. Shankar practices at Baylor Scott & White Southlake Family Medicine in Southlake, Texas. She focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and provides care for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Her practice also emphasizes rehabilitative care through physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shankar highly, with an average rating of 5.0 stars, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and thorough approach to healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
  • 80 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

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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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15 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
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Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER/MCGOVERN MED SCHOOL (Education) Med School: DO- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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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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Anita Shankar's office is located at 925 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100, Southlake, TX, 76092.
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