Summary

Dr. Tirunellai Shankar is a surgeon with three decades of experience serving patients in the Skowhegan area. He earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College and has dedicated 30 years to surgical practice. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English and brings extensive knowledge to his surgical specialty.

Dr. Shankar practices at Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Maine. He focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and hemorrhoids. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and kidney transplant biopsies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shankar highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 30 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Madras Medical College
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar has 2 locations

Redington General Surgery

46 Fairview Ave Ste 223Skowhegan, ME 04976
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

Redington Fairview General Hospital

46 Fairview AveSkowhegan, ME 04976

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
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Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar holds an active medical license in the state of Maine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maine that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Madras Medical College in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Shankar's NPI number is 1780700856.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Is Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar accepting new patients?
Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar affiliated with?
Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar is affiliated with Redington Fairview General Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar speak?
Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar speaks English.

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