Summary

Dr. Uday Shankar specializes in gastroenterology and surgery, bringing expertise in digestive health and surgical procedures to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College in India and completed his residency training at both Bangalore Medical College and SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Shankar furthered his specialized training through a fellowship at UMDNJ Children's Hospital in New Jersey. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Shankar practices at Centerpoint Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Winchester, Kentucky, and maintains affiliations with ARH Psychiatric Center Hazard. His clinical focus includes treating common digestive conditions such as gastritis, GERD, and colon polyps. He performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and specialized biopsies for kidney transplants and nerve conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UMDNJ Children's Hospital, New Jersey
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Centerpoint Gastroenterology & Hepatology - Winchester

225 Hospital Dr Ste 315Winchester, KY 40391
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Winchester , KYSACRAMENTO , CALEXINGTON , KYLexington , KY
Med School: Bangalore Medical College, India Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Uday Shankar

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Uday Shankar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Uday Shankar has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Surgery
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

Uday Shankar holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UMDNJ Children's Hospital, New Jersey.

Residency

Completed their residency at Bangalore Medical College, India and Suny Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York.

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Medical College, India, Suny Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York, and University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Adult Gastroenterology).

NPI Number

Uday Shankar's NPI number is 1881660538.

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Which hospitals is Uday Shankar affiliated with?
Uday Shankar is affiliated with Arh Psychiatric Center Hazard.
Where is Uday Shankar's office located?
Uday Shankar's office is located at 225 Hospital Dr Ste 315, Winchester, KY, 40391.
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