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

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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SurgerySurgeryAnesthesiologyNeurological Surgery
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30 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: Benghazi University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maine, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Madras Medical CollegeGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Tirunellai Shankar affiliated with?
Dr. Tirunellai Shankar is affiliated with Redington Fairview General Hospital.
Does Dr. Tirunellai Shankar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Tirunellai Shankar accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tirunellai Shankar?
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What languages does Dr. Tirunellai Shankar speak?
Dr. Tirunellai Shankar speaks English.

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