4.7
28 Ratings with 13 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Veena Shankar is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 34 years of experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. They earned their medical degree from Bangalore Medical College at Bangalore University in India and completed residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Shankar provides care in both Chinese and English.
Dr. Shankar practices at multiple locations throughout central Massachusetts, including Framingham, Worcester, Marlborough, and Natick. They specialize in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, along with various lipid disorders that run in families. Common procedures they perform include electrocardiograms to check heart rhythm and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function using sound waves. Patients have rated Dr. Shankar 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Shankar practices at multiple locations throughout central Massachusetts, including Framingham, Worcester, Marlborough, and Natick. They specialize in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, along with various lipid disorders that run in families. Common procedures they perform include electrocardiograms to check heart rhythm and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function using sound waves. Patients have rated Dr. Shankar 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 37 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, English
- University Of Connecticut Health Center
- 13 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Veena R Shankar has 5 locationsCharles River Medical Associates
571 Union Ave Ste 103Framingham, MA 01702Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Veena R Shankar, MD | Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD | Dr. Pei-Chun Mcgregor, MD | Dr. Duane Sidney Pinto, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 34 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Russian, Spanish |
| Framingham , MA | Cambridge , MA | West Roxbury , MA | Plymouth , MA |
| Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Veena R Shankar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Veena R Shankar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Veena R Shankar has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Dr. Veena R Shankar holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Connecticut Health Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1992.
NPI Number
Dr. Shankar's NPI number is 1659354587.
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- Dr. Veena Shankar is affiliated with Framingham Union Hospital.
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