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Dr. Kota Shekar, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 67
Dr. Kota Shekar, MD
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Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Porterville, CA.
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Dr. Kota Shekar, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 67
Porterville, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Porterville, CA.

About

Dr. Shekar graduated from Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences in 1976 and completed a residency at Va Bapt Lynchburg Gen Hosps.Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Porterville, CA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Shekar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center. Dr. Shekar has experience treating conditions like Leukocytosis, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer and Bone Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shekar received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Shekar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shekar also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Shekar is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leukocytosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Bone Cancer
Leukocytosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Bone Cancer
Leukocytosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Bone Cancer
Anemia
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Breast Lump
Lung Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Breast Cancer
Liver Cancer
Nausea
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cachexia
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Central Cyanosis
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Fever
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Head and Neck Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Joint Pain
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Rhinitis
Amyloidosis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carcinoid Syndrome
Cellulitis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chordoma
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Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Coccygeal Pain
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Eye Cancer
Fibromyalgia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Gait Abnormality
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hemoglobin E-Beta Thalassemia
Hemophilia
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hypercoagulable State
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Knee Sprain
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Lobular Carcinoma
Low Back Pain
Lung Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malnutrition
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Melanoma
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mycosis Fungoides
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nodular Lymphoma
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Cancer
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sezary's Disease
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Symptomatic Menopause
Systemic Amyloidosis
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal Cancer
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Valley Fever
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Wheezing
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chronic Care Management
Erythropoietin Test
Liver Biopsy
Oral Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Screenings

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  • Blue Card PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Sierra View Medical Center
    465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
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Nov 12, 2017
Dr Shekar is a remarkable physician. He is impeccable bedside manner and takes the time to listen to the patient. It seems his first priority is the comfort of the patient. I would highly recommend.
Boron — Nov 12, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Oncology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Capitol Hill Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Va Bapt Lynchburg Gen Hosps
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kota Shekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekar's profile.

Dr. Shekar frequently treats the following conditions: Leukocytosis, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer and Bone Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kota Shekar, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA

  • Sierra View Medical Center

    465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA