Summary

With 58 years in internal medicine and emergency medicine, Dr. Manickam Sankaran treats pharyngitis, otitis media, and chronic cough, and performs rapid strep tests and extremity X-rays. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona.

Dr. Sankaran earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College and completed his residency at DC General Hospital. He sees patients in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 58 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dc General Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Manickam Sankaran has 2 locations

Sankaran Manickam Office

901 Valley View Blvd Ste 101Altoona, PA 16602
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Manickam Sankaran MD

901 Valley View BlvdAltoona, PA 16602
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English Speaks English
Altoona , PAMesquite , TXElizabethtown , PAPittsburgh , PA
Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Manickam Sankaran

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Manickam Sankaran has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Manickam Sankaran has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Dc General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Madras Medical College in 1968.

NPI Number

Dr. Sankaran's NPI number is 1558389262.

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Dr. Manickam Sankaran speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Manickam Sankaran affiliated with?
Dr. Manickam Sankaran is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.
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