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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 38
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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL.
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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 38
Huntsville, AL
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14 years of experience
Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL.

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Dr. Shekar graduated from KARL FRANZENS UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL and has 14 years experience. Dr. Shekar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center, Highlands Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital. Dr. Shekar has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Pneumonitis and Wheezing among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shekar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Shekar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shekar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Pneumonitis
Wheezing
Shortness of Breath
Pneumonitis
Wheezing
Shortness of Breath
Pneumonitis
Wheezing
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pleural Effusion
Bronchoscopy
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Asthma
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Breast Cancer
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Hypoxemia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Severe Asthma
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aspergillosis
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Central Cyanosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Lung Carcinoma
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mild Asthma
Moderate Asthma
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Thyroid Cancer
Tracheitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study

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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary and Sleep Associates
    725 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 883-2112
  2. 2 Office
    1041 Balch Rd Ste 175, Madison, AL 35758
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  3. 3 Jeremy P. Russell MD LLC
    4810 Whitesport Cir SW Ste 204, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 883-2112
  4. 4 Cleveland Clinic Florida
    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (216) 444-2878

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Jul 21, 2021
He made a quick and correct diagnosis of my problems and treated each one on an individual basis. He actually saved my life in his office!!
Jimmy T — Jul 21, 2021
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • KARL FRANZENS UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2011
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekar's profile.

Dr. Shekar frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Pneumonitis and Wheezing. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center, Highlands Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Highlands Medical Center

    380 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro, AL

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL