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Summary
Dr. Roopa Kanakatti Shankar is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders in children and adolescents. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute and has practiced medicine for over two decades. Dr. Shankar provides comprehensive care for young patients with complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Shankar practices at multiple locations including Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Children's National Montgomery County in Rockville, MD. She also sees patients in Frederick, MD, and Fairfax, VA. Her clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood sugar conditions and emergency situations involving blood glucose in pediatric patients. She regularly performs thyroid function testing and hormone evaluations to diagnose and monitor endocrine disorders in children.
Dr. Shankar practices at multiple locations including Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Children's National Montgomery County in Rockville, MD. She also sees patients in Frederick, MD, and Fairfax, VA. Her clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood sugar conditions and emergency situations involving blood glucose in pediatric patients. She regularly performs thyroid function testing and hormone evaluations to diagnose and monitor endocrine disorders in children.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 22 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Roopa Kanakatti Shankar has 4 locationsChildrens National Montgomery County
9850 Key West AveRockville, MD 20850 Tel: (301) 765-5400
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Childrens National Outpatient Center In Frederick
5285 Westview Dr Ste 103Frederick, MD 21703 Tel: (301) 682-6661
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
Pediatric Specialists Of Virginia
3023 Hamaker CtFairfax, VA 22031Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 22 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Twi, French | |
| Rockville , MD | Oxon Hill , MD | Falls Church , VA | Washington , DC |
| Med School: Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute | Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University | Med School: Meharry Medical College | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Roopa Kanakatti Shankar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Roopa Kanakatti Shankar has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Bangalore Medical College And Research InstituteGraduated in 2004
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