2.9
15 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Kota Shekar is a medical oncologist who has dedicated four and a half decades to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. His extensive experience spans 45 years in oncology practice.
Dr. Shekar practices at Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, California, and Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts, white blood cell differentials, and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.
Dr. Shekar practices at Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, California, and Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts, white blood cell differentials, and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- Ucla Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Kota Chandra Shekar has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Kota Chandra Shekar, MD | Dr. Virginia Von Schaefer, MD | Dr. Marshall Stanley Flam, MD | Dr. Bhupinder Singh Chatrath, MD |
| Oncology | Oncology | Hematology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 45 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 59 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Portuguese | ||
| Porterville , CA | San Clemente , CA | Fresno , CA | Hanford , CA |
| Med School: Osmania Medical College | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Dayanand Medical College |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Kota Chandra Shekar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kota Chandra Shekar has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ucla Medical Center
Medical School
Osmania Medical CollegeGraduated in 1981
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Kota Shekar affiliated with?
- Dr. Kota Shekar is affiliated with Sierra View Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Kota Shekar's office located?
- Dr. Kota Shekar's office is located at 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA, 93257.
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