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Summary
Dr. Suven Shankar is a medical doctor who specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, focusing on the comprehensive treatment of cancer patients. He is board-certified in surgery through the American Board of Surgery, demonstrating his expertise in surgical interventions for cancer care. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Shankar practices at the SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville, Illinois, and maintains hospital affiliations with Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as ascites, pancreatic cancer, and ampullary cancer. He performs diagnostic procedures including PET scans, PET-CT scans, and glucose testing to help evaluate and monitor cancer patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.
Dr. Shankar practices at the SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville, Illinois, and maintains hospital affiliations with Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as ascites, pancreatic cancer, and ampullary cancer. He performs diagnostic procedures including PET scans, PET-CT scans, and glucose testing to help evaluate and monitor cancer patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Hindi, Kannada
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
SIH Cancer Institute
1400 Pin Oak DrCarterville, IL 62918 Tel: (618) 985-3333
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 22 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Hindi, Kannada | Speaks English, Urdu | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Carterville , IL | Carterville , IL | Dayton , OH | Marion , IL |
| Med School: Nishtar Medical College | Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: University De Caldas, Fac De Med, Manizales, Colombia | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Suven Shankar
Medical Specialties
Suven Shankar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Suven Shankar has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Suven Shankar holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
NPI Number
Suven Shankar's NPI number is 1760605372.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Suven Shankar affiliated with?
- Suven Shankar is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale.
- Does Suven Shankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Suven Shankar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Suven Shankar accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Suven Shankar accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Suven Shankar speak?
- Suven Shankar speaks English, Hindi, and Kannada.
- Is Suven Shankar accepting new patients?
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