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Dr. Murali Shankar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Murali Shankar, MD
3.1 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Murali Shankar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Murali Shankar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plantation, FL.

About

Dr. Murali Shankar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Plantation, FL. Dr. Shankar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. Dr. Shankar has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Duodenal Ulcer and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shankar received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Shankar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shankar also speaks Creole, German, Indian and Spanish. Dr. Shankar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastric Ulcer
Ileus
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hypokalemia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Indigestion
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Long COVID Disorder
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pinworm
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    FL Medical Providers
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Small Group Elect HMO
  • Choice
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Seamless HMO
    SureFit South Florida
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Nandita Shankar MD PA
    8200 W Sunrise Blvd Ste D6, Plantation, FL 33322
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 475-1735
  2. 2 HCA Florida Westside Hospital
    8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 821-2902

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shankar
3.1
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (12)

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Apr 26, 2023
He was pleasant and friendly. I was in the Hospital when I met him.
— Apr 26, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Creole
German
Indian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Govt Rajaji Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Interfaith Medical Center
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Interfaith
    1991
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. Murali Shankar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shankar's profile.

Dr. Shankar frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Duodenal Ulcer and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Murali Shankar, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Murali Shankar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL