Veena R Shankar M.D.?
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Veena R Shankar M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(33)
571 Union Ave Cardiovascular Medic Framingham MA, 01702
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About

Dr. Veena Shankar is a cardiologist practicing in Framingham, MA. Dr. Shankar specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Shankar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 1992

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1992

St. John's Medical College

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Heart Disease
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Pain
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Vascular Disease
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Fellowships

  • Case Western Reserve U Hosp., Cardiology Fellowship    1998
  • Case Western Reserve - University Hospitals of Cleveland (Cardiovascular Medicine)  

Veena R Shankar M.D.'s Practice location

Veena Shankar

571 Union Ave Cardiovascular Medic -
Framingham, MA 01702
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New patients: 508-665-4547
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Dr. Veena Shankar, MD

67 Union St Cardiovascular Medic -
Natick, MA 01760
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New patients: 216-844-8252

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Veena R Shankar M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 33 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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