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Summary
Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 16 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UAB Hospital. His dual expertise allows him to provide comprehensive care both in outpatient family practice settings and for hospitalized patients requiring specialized inpatient management.
Dr. Unnikrishnan practices at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, Georgia, and maintains affiliations with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Piedmont Walton Hospital, and Piedmont Henry Hospital. He focuses on treating serious conditions such as dangerously high blood pressure emergencies, imbalances in body salts and minerals, and heart failure. His diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood analysis, comprehensive metabolic testing, and kidney function assessments to help identify and monitor various health conditions.
Dr. Unnikrishnan practices at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, Georgia, and maintains affiliations with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Piedmont Walton Hospital, and Piedmont Henry Hospital. He focuses on treating serious conditions such as dangerously high blood pressure emergencies, imbalances in body salts and minerals, and heart failure. His diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood analysis, comprehensive metabolic testing, and kidney function assessments to help identify and monitor various health conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 16 years of experience
- Uab Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan, MD | Jahzeel Paguntalan, PA-C | Margaret Lyons, MSN, FNP, APN, FNP-BC | Kathryn Murphy, FNP-C |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 16 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Monroe , GA | Conyers , GA | Covington , GA | Conyers , GA |
| Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: A.T. Still University | Med School: Emory University | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Uab Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Unnikrishnan's NPI number is 1932414521.
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- Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan's office is located at 2151 W Spring St, Monroe, GA, 30655.
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