Summary

**Dr. Shyam Shankar**

Dr. Shyam Shankar is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. They completed medical training at Gandhi Medical College and went on to complete residency at Maimonides Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, Dr. Shankar has developed expertise in managing complex breathing disorders and lung conditions.

Dr. Shankar practices at the Medicine Specialty Clinic in Columbia, Missouri, where they focus on treating patients with chronic lung disease and heart failure. They also address joint pain that can be related to breathing difficulties. The practice offers pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well patients' lungs are working. Dr. Shankar incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans 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

Medicine Specialty Clinic

1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212

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PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineSleep MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 47 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, Spanish, French, Arabic
Columbia , MOColumbia , MOChicago , ILSedalia , MO
Med School: Gandhi Medical College Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Hadassah Medical School Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shyam Shankar

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shyam Shankar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shyam Shankar has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine (im)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonologist

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Gandhi Medical CollegeGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Shyam Shankar's office is located at 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO, 65212.
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