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.

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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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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 , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , 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

  • 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

Shyam Shankar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Shyam Shankar has the following 4 areas of expertise

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

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