Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar MD
Surgeon
46 Fairview Ave Suite 223 Skowhegan ME, 04976About
Dr. Tirunellai Shankar is a general surgeon practicing in Skowhegan, ME. Dr. Shankar specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shankar provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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