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Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD

Hematology* Age 53
Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD
4.6 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD is a Hematologist in Austin, TX.
Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD
4.6 (30 Ratings)
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Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD

Hematology* Age 53
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD is a Hematologist in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Shimkus graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia and completed a residency at University of Virginia. Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD is a Hematologist in Austin, TX. Dr. Shimkus currently practices at Brian Shimkus, MD and are affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shimkus received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Shimkus' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shimkus is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leukocytosis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Leukocytosis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Hemochromatosis
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Leukocytopenia
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Small Intestine Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bladder Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Esophageal Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Meningiomas
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pernicious Anemia
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
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  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Brian Shimkus, MD
    11111 Research Blvd Ste 450, Austin, TX 78759

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shimkus
4.6
Based on 30 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Jun 25, 2020
I feel very comfortable during this Covid 19 going to their office for my appts. They have the safety protocol down. I've been going there for years and have been treated very well.
— Jun 25, 2020
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Specialties*
Hematology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shimkus' profile.

Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Shimkus, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX