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Summary
Dr. Nirupama Shekar is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in oncology. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College at Bangalore University in India and completed her residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. With 37 years of medical experience, Dr. Shekar brings extensive knowledge to her practice caring for patients with complex medical conditions.
Dr. Shekar is affiliated with several major medical centers including Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System Children's, McAllen Medical Center, and Edinburg Regional Medical Center, with locations in Edinburg and McAllen, Texas. She focuses on treating serious cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, and hypertensive emergencies. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like transthoracic echocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and Doppler ultrasounds to evaluate heart function and blood flow.
Dr. Shekar is affiliated with several major medical centers including Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System Children's, McAllen Medical Center, and Edinburg Regional Medical Center, with locations in Edinburg and McAllen, Texas. She focuses on treating serious cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, and hypertensive emergencies. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like transthoracic echocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and Doppler ultrasounds to evaluate heart function and blood flow.
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Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- Brookdale University Hospital And Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Nirupama Govindraj Shekar has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Nirupama Govindraj Shekar, MD | Dr. Jeevan C. Gowda, MD | Eric Harker | Dr. Nabila Aslam, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 37 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Edinburg , TX | LAKE JACKSON , TX | Lyons , CO | Irving , TX |
| Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India | Med School: Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nirupama Govindraj Shekar
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Nirupama Govindraj Shekar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nirupama Govindraj Shekar has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Dr. Nirupama Govindraj Shekar 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 Brookdale University Hospital And Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1991 and Bangalore Medical College in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr. Shekar's NPI number is 1689624405.
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- Where is Dr. Nirupama Shekar's office located?
- Dr. Nirupama Shekar's office is located at 1102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX, 78539.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Nirupama Shekar affiliated with?
- Dr. Nirupama Shekar is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System Childrens, Mcallen Medical Center, Edinburg Regional Medical Center, and MCALLEN MEDICAL CENTER.
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