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Dr. Ravi Shankar, MB BS

Dr. Ravi Shankar, MB BS

Radiation Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ravi Shankar, MB BS is a radiation oncologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Madras Medical College in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rockledge Regional Medical Center and Viera Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard

1430 Pine St Melbourne, FL 32901
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Dr. Shankar's Reviews

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4.9
60 ratings, 38 with a written review
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Thorough doctor.
Dr Shankar personable, very knowledgeable n explains what to expect n answers all questions. I Was able to see input on computer n corrected a couple items I brought to his attention
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JH – Mar 25, 2025
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Skin cancer treatments
Great staff. Always on time and thoughtful care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill – Feb 15, 2025
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Thoughtful care.
I was treated with such care and kindness through the whole process. Cancer is scary in itself and having people like the staff with Dr. Shankar makes it so much easier. His staff was always kind and took the time for me. I never felt like they didn't know ME, and that meant the world. I would hope that no one else would have to face this but if you do Dr. Shankar and his partner Dr. Kancharla are the best in the field and will see you through this battle with care and understanding. I will always be grateful for the care I received from both offices. I beat this and you can too with the care their offices provide.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheila Nost – Jan 28, 2025
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The Best!
Dr. Shankar took the time to explain everything in detail to my husband and I. He realized very quickly that I had checked out after hearing the word 'cancer' and he stopped talking. He said to me 'if you take away nothing else from this....know that you are going to be ok! It's my job to worry, not yours, and I am not worried!' Thats all I needed to hear. He is the best.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heather Weeks – Dec 11, 2024
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The whole practice was competent and caring, from front desk to radiologists, nurses and everyone who helped me dignify this awful disease
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah list – Dec 10, 2024
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Great. Caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2024
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Efficient and courteous staff support.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2024
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You were polite, helpful and answered all my questions
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2024
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Excellent care
Doctor Shankar explained my diagnosis and treatment in great detail so there was no issues or misunderstandings through the whole process.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 28, 2024
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Dr. Shankar has been a wonderful
Dr. Shankar remembers his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 23, 2023
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I feel lucky to have Dr. Shankar as my physician
Dr. Shankar has been very open with the treatments, the course of the treatments, and explaining the reasoning for his recommendations. Allowing a member of my family, who is a health professional, to inquire, ask specifics, and go over the treatments necessary for my type of cancer. Has been extremely professional. Taking the time to explain all to me and my wife with what is to be faced in the future with cancer. The prognosis is that I will be cured.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2023
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Good, caring Doctor
Dr. Shankar takes the time to explain everything about my treatment. Any question we had was answered completely. Took his time to understand all our concerns. I highly recommend him and his staff if you need radiation treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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dem – Aug 16, 2023
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Highly recommended
Personalized treatment plan.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ken – Aug 16, 2023
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Very pleased
Unusually efficient, patient and caring,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2023
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Very knowledgeable,explains everything Very clearly. Cares deeply for his patients. Answers most of our questions before we can ask them. His staff is also excellent.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2023
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Very comfortable relying on Dr. Shankar.
Everyone at CCCB is great at their job, Dr. Shankar included.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 03, 2023
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Compassionate and knowledgable
Dr Shankar took great care of my mother during skin cancer and breast cancer radiation treatments. He was knowledgable and compassionate, has a good bedside manner and answered all our questions as well as explained things thoroughly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2023
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Dr Shankar was very informative and caring.
The whole staff was incredible and made me get through this in such a great way. Stephanie and Liana were so kind and caring while giving me radiation treatments. They are amazing. Karen at the front desk was awesome as well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Panton – Jan 06, 2023
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He is cares a lot about his work and patines
I like the way he explains everything to you and advises you what to expect and how to handle things that might come up. Also he listens to what you have to say. I feel he cares a lot about every patient and treats them individual. So happy to have him by my side
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marty houlberg – Jul 10, 2022
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Excellent cancer care
Very informative about treatment plan. Always on time. Able to answer all my questions. The staff is very caring and efficient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2022
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Ravi Shankar is board-certified in radiation oncology. 
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Continuum Cancer Center, Beth Israel Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Epr Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Madras Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
Radiation Oncology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • National Neurology/Neurosurgery Resident Forum Award, National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly, 2002

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Honor Medical Society, Membership, 2002

  • Charles S. Ireland Award, Howard University Medical Center Resident/Faculty Scientific Research Forum, 2001

  • First Prize, Dissertation in Anatomy, in the first Medical year, Tamil Nadu State Anatomy Association, for the State of Nadu, India

  • Henry Christian Award, American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR) for the year 1998, 1998

  • The Eastman Kodak Radiology Resident/Fellows Symposium Award, 2002

  • Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education Foundation, Roentgen Resident Research Award, 2002

  • Roland Nickens Award, Howard University Medical Center Resident/Faculty Scientific Research Forum, 2000

  • Clinical Fellows Scholars Award, National Institute of Health/National Medical Association (NIH/NMA), 2002

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Locations

Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard

Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard1430 Pine St Melbourne, FL 32901
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    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard

Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard215 Cone Rd Merritt Island, FL 32952
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Sebastian13050 US Highway 1 Sebastian, FL 32958
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Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard

Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard215 Cone Rd Merritt Island, FL 32952
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Cancer Care Centers Of Brevard

Melbourne-Wickham Center240 N Wickham Rd Ste 101 Melbourne, FL 32935
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    Melbourne, FL 32940
    Recipient of 6
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    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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    Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Palm Bay Hospital

    1425 Malabar Rd NE
    Palm Bay, FL 32907
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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