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Summary
Dr. Suven Shankar is a medical doctor specializing in oncology and surgical oncology, focusing on the comprehensive care of cancer patients through both medical and surgical approaches. He holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery, demonstrating his expertise in surgical procedures for cancer treatment. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse linguistic 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 patients with esophageal cancer and dysphagia, conditions that often require specialized surgical intervention. He also provides care for patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, addressing the complex medical needs that cancer patients may experience. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shankar highly for his care, giving him an …average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less 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 patients with esophageal cancer and dysphagia, conditions that often require specialized surgical intervention. He also provides care for patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, addressing the complex medical needs that cancer patients may experience. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shankar highly for his care, giving him an …average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Kannada, Hindi
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 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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| Oncology | Orthopedic Surgery | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 25 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Carterville , IL | Fort Sam Houston , TX | Carbondale , IL | Marion , IL |
| Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Andhra Univ | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Suven Shankar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Suven Shankar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Suven Shankar has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery
Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
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