Summary

Dr. Puja Shankar is a physician specializing in internal medicine, anesthesiology, and pain medicine. She earned her medical degree from J S S Medical College and brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her comprehensive training across multiple specialties allows her to provide both primary care and specialized pain management services to patients.

Dr. Shankar practices at several prestigious medical centers in the Boston area, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and its Cardiovascular Institute, as well as West Roxbury VA Medical Center. She focuses on treating various types of back pain, including pregnancy-related back pain and back pain in children and teenagers. Her procedural expertise includes performing medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, and lumbar epidural steroid injections to help patients find relief from chronic pain conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 11 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • J S S Medical College
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Puja Aparna Shankar has 5 locations

Cardiovascular Institute At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Ave # Shapiro7Boston, MA 02215

Dr. Puja Aparna Shankar

330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

West Roxbury Va Medical Center

1400 Vfw PkwyWest Roxbury, MA 02132

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11 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MAWilmington , MABrookline , MALyons , CO
Med School: J S S Medical College Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Regis College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Puja Aparna Shankar

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Puja Aparna Shankar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Puja Aparna Shankar has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

J S S Medical CollegeGraduated in 2015

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Which hospitals is Dr. Puja Shankar affiliated with?
Dr. Puja Shankar is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital, West Roxbury Va Medical Center, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, and Cardiovascular Institute At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Puja Shankar's office located?
Dr. Puja Shankar's office is located at 330 Brookline Ave # Shapiro7, Boston, MA, 02215.

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