Summary

Dr. Prashant Shankar is an oncologist who earned his medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College and completed his residency at St. Elizabeths Medical Center. With 33 years of experience treating cancer patients, he brings extensive expertise to his practice. Dr. Shankar is fluent in both Portuguese and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

He maintains affiliations with several respected medical centers, including Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Dr. Shankar practices at multiple locations across New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including Dover and Portsmouth. His clinical focus centers on treating colorectal and colon cancers, including cases where the disease has spread or returned. He utilizes diagnostic tools such as blood tests and CT scans to monitor patient progress and guide treatment decisions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 33 years of experience
  • speaks Portuguese, English
  • St Elizabeths Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Prashant Shankar has 7 locations

Seacoast Cancer Center Dover

789 Central AveDover, NH 03820
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

333 Borthwick AvePortsmouth, NH 03801

Umass Memorial Medical Center

119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605

Saint Vincent Hospital

123 Summer StWorcester, MA 01608

Eaton Place Oncology

1 Eaton Pl Ste 23Worcester, MA 01608
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyInternal MedicineInternal MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
33 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Portuguese, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Dover , NHPortsmouth , NHLebanon , NHDover , NH
Med School: Kilpauk Medical College Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Prashant Shankar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Prashant Shankar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Prashant Shankar has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Prashant Shankar holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Elizabeths Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 1994 and Kilpauk Medical College in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Shankar's NPI number is 1164453395.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Prashant Shankar affiliated with?
Dr. Prashant Shankar is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Saint Vincent Hospital, Umass Memorial Medical Center, Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Umass Memorial Medical Center, and Umass Memorial Medical Center North Pavilion.
Where is Dr. Prashant Shankar's office located?
Dr. Prashant Shankar's office is located at 789 Central Ave, Dover, NH, 03820.
Does Dr. Prashant Shankar accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Prashant Shankar accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Prashant Shankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Prashant Shankar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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