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Childrens Hospital111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010 map
As a critical care specialist in Washington, DC, Dr. Venkat Shankar cares for patients that are in critical condition, typically in a hospital setting.
Childrens Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Venkat R. Shankar is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Shankar has one office in Washington DC where he specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics.
Dr. Shankar works with one hundred and forty doctors including Dr. Nathan Dean and Dr. Linda Tiernan.
Specialties
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Shankar provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Shankar may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Pediatrics
Pediatricians like Dr. Shankar are physicians who specialize in treating children of all ages, providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children & adolescents. Pediatricians serve as primary care providers, being the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Shankar is trained to provide well-rounded medical care for children of all ages, working closely with the patient's parents & family to ensure that the child is developing & maturing properly.
Languages Spoken
- English
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