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Summary
Dr. Shyam Shankar is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. They completed medical school at Gandhi Medical College and went on to complete residency training at Maimonides Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, Dr. Shankar brings extensive knowledge to their practice caring for patients with breathing and lung-related concerns.
Dr. Shankar practices at the Medicine Specialty Clinic in Columbia, Missouri. They focus on treating patients with chronic lung disease and heart failure, conditions that often require ongoing management and specialized care. Dr. Shankar also helps patients with joint pain and performs pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well the lungs are working. They incorporate physical therapy and strength training approaches to help patients improve their overall respiratory health and physical conditioning.
Dr. Shankar practices at the Medicine Specialty Clinic in Columbia, Missouri. They focus on treating patients with chronic lung disease and heart failure, conditions that often require ongoing management and specialized care. Dr. Shankar also helps patients with joint pain and performs pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well the lungs are working. They incorporate physical therapy and strength training approaches to help patients improve their overall respiratory health and physical conditioning.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- Maimonides Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 15 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO |
| Med School: Gandhi Medical College | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shyam Shankar
Medical Specialties
Shyam Shankar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Shyam Shankar has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Shyam Shankar holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Maimonides Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Gandhi Medical College in 2011.
NPI Number
Shyam Shankar's NPI number is 1043650542.
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