Summary

Dr. Meghan Shekar is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital. Her fellowship training provided specialized expertise in oncology care. Dr. Shekar speaks English and is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer treatment.

Dr. Shekar practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. She focuses on treating complex conditions including bone cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, and various types of sarcoma. Her approach to patient care includes using advanced diagnostic tools such as MRI and CT scans to develop personalized treatment plans. She also utilizes complete blood count testing to monitor patient health throughout their treatment journey.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

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OncologyPediatricsNurse PractitionerDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
25 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MANeedham , MAConcord , MA
Med School: SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Meghan B. Shekar

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Meghan B. Shekar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Meghan B. Shekar has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital

Medical School

SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine

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Dr. Meghan Shekar's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.

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