Summary

Dr. Shilpa Shivakumar is a board-certified oncologist and pediatrician who has dedicated over two decades to caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency training at Maimonides Medical Center. With 23 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shivakumar brings extensive expertise to her dual specialty practice. She is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shivakumar practices in Columbia, South Carolina, where she focuses on treating complex conditions including immune system disorders, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and low platelet counts. She regularly performs comprehensive blood work, specialized white blood cell analysis, and kidney function testing to monitor her patients' health. Her comprehensive approach helps families navigate challenging diagnoses with expert medical care. Patients rate Dr. Shivakumar 4.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate treatment and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 23 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Shilpa Begur Shivakumar

7 Medical Park Rd Suite 7215Columbia, SC 29203

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OncologyNeonatologyAdolescent MedicineNeonatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
23 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Columbia , SCFlorence , SCColumbia , SCSumter , SC
Med School: Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shilpa Begur Shivakumar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shilpa Begur Shivakumar has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shilpa Begur Shivakumar has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Bangalore Medical College And Research InstituteGraduated in 2003

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Dr. Shilpa Shivakumar speaks English and Spanish.

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