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Dr. Suven Shankar, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 44
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Dr. Suven Shankar, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 44
Carterville, IL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Suven Shankar, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Carterville, IL.

About

Dr. Shankar graduated from Kempegowda Inst Med Scis in 2005 and completed a residency at Ochsner Clin Fnd/Ochsner Hospital|Vanderbilt University.Dr. Suven Shankar, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Carterville, IL and has 19 years experience. Dr. Shankar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, SIH Harrisburg Medicalcenter and SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shankar has experience treating conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma, Small Intestine Cancer and Peritoneal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shankar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shankar also speaks Hindi and Kannada. Dr. Shankar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholangiocarcinoma
Small Intestine Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Small Intestine Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Small Intestine Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoid Syndrome
Cervical Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meckel's Diverticulum
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Prostate Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Tongue Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paracentesis
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Cystectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Southern Illinois Radiation Oncology LLC
    1400 Pin Oak Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 985-3333
  2. 2 L. Neal McCain M.D LTD.
    305 W Jackson St Ste 302, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 549-5361

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Kannada
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kempegowda Inst Med Scis
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ochsner Clin Fnd/Ochsner Hospital|Vanderbilt University
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mercy Medical Center
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shankar frequently treats the following conditions: Cholangiocarcinoma, Small Intestine Cancer and Peritoneal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Suven Shankar, MD is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, SIH Harrisburg Medicalcenter and SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Suven Shankar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

  • SIH Harrisburg Medicalcenter

    100 Dr Warren Tuttle Dr, Harrisburg, IL

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL