Summary

Dr. Shanker Polsani specializes in oncology and hematology, bringing nearly three decades of expertise to cancer and blood disorder care. He earned his medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College and completed his residency at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program in 2012, followed by a fellowship at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine/Vidant Medical Center in 2021. His 28 years of clinical experience have equipped him with deep knowledge in treating complex blood cancers and hematologic conditions. Dr. Polsani is fluent in both English and Hindi.

Dr. Polsani practices at Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton in Covington, Georgia, and maintains hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, breast cancer, and anemia caused by heavy bleeding. His expertise includes performing infusion therapy and various blood tests, including complete blood counts, to diagnose and monitor patient progress. Polsani's comprehensive approach helps patients navigate both cancer treatment and blood disorder management with personalized care plans.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 28 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine/Vidant Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton

5126 Hospital Dr NE Ste 102Covington, GA 30014
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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28 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Covington , GASnellville , GAConyers , GAConyers , GA
Med School: Kakatiya Medical College Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shanker Rao Polsani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Shanker Rao Polsani has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Shanker Rao Polsani has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hematologist
  • Meningitis
  • Oncologist
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine/Vidant Medical Center in 2021.

Residency

Completed their residency at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from Kakatiya Medical College in 1998.

NPI Number

Shanker Rao Polsani's NPI number is 1184853178.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Shanker Rao Polsani affiliated with?
Shanker Rao Polsani is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center.
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Where is Shanker Rao Polsani's office located?
Shanker Rao Polsani's office is located at 5126 Hospital Dr NE Ste 102, Covington, GA, 30014.
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