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Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD
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Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD is a General Surgeon in Skowhegan, ME.
Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD
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Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Skowhegan, ME
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD is a General Surgeon in Skowhegan, ME.

About

Dr. Shankar graduated from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University. Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD is a General Surgeon in Skowhegan, ME and has 28 years experience. Dr. Shankar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Redington-Fairview General Hospital. Dr. Shankar has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shankar received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Shankar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shankar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
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Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    46 Fairview Ave Ste 223, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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Oct 16, 2020
My experience with Dr. Shankar is a great one. I am recovering from surgery right now and am very pleased with the outcome and recovery time. He is an awesome surgeon. I would highly recommend him.
Judy LaFountain — Oct 16, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shankar's profile.

Dr. Shankar frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD is affiliated with Redington-Fairview General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Redington-Fairview General Hospital

    46 Fairview Ave, Skowhegan, ME