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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. Rajesh P. Thirumaran, MD | Allison A. Aggon | Teresa Lee |
| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 18 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Wynnewood , PA | Darby , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Philadelphia , PA |
| Med School: Coimbatore Medical College | Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karthik Shankar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karthik Shankar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karthik Shankar has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr. Karthik Shankar holds an expired medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expired in 2025.
NPI Number
Dr. Shankar's NPI number is 1861954810.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Karthik Shankar accepting new patients?
- Dr. Karthik Shankar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karthik Shankar accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karthik Shankar affiliated with?
- Dr. Karthik Shankar is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center and ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
- Where is Dr. Karthik Shankar's office located?
- Dr. Karthik Shankar's office is located at 100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096.
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- You can find contact information for Dr. Karthik Shankar here on Vitals.
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