Next available appointments
Times may vary. Displayed times are for in-person visits. Additional times may be available for both new and current patients.
Wed, 4/15
- 2:00 PM
Tue, 4/21
- 10:30 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 2:30 PM
Wed, 4/22
- 10:15 AM
- 10:45 AM
- 11:00 AM
Biography
Dr. Shankar is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and enjoys taking care of the entire family – from newborns to the elderly. She practices preventative care and evidenced-based medicine. She views herself as her patient’s (and their family’s) partner in health and believes in shared-decision making with her patients by building strong relationships based on compassion, respect, trust, and good communication. Prior to joining Baylor Scott and White, Dr. Shankar practiced in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. She received the Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Medicine for Internal Medicine/Pediatrics award during her medical training, and was recognized as an All-Star Clinician Communicator by her former employer. She is glad to be back in Texas, and outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering. Dr. Shankar is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and enjoys taking care of the entire family – from newborns to the elderly. She practices preventative care and evidenced-based ... |
Ages Seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Spanish
Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER/MCGOVERN MED SCHOOL (2011)
Internship: IM and Peds, McGovern Medical Center at UT Health (2012)
Internship: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston (2012)
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston (2012)
Residency: IM and Peds, McGovern Medical Center at UT Health (2015)
Residency: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston (2015)
Certifications
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
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