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Dr. Veena Shankar, MD

Dr. Veena Shankar, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Veena Shankar, MD is a cardiologist in Framingham, MA. Dr. Shankar has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. She is affiliated with Metrowest Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

571 Union Ave Framingham, MA 01702
Telehealth available
(508) 907-7257

Dr. Shankar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shankar specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Shankar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shankar

4.3

10 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
10%
10%
1 Star
10%
10%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Unhappy patient – Jul 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Veena Shankar, MD is a cardiologist in Framingham, MA. Dr. Shankar has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. She is affiliated with Metrowest Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Case Western Reserve University Hosps

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Conn

    Residency Hospital

  • St Johns Med College Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School

  • St Johns Medical College Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Shankar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Charles River Endoscopy LLC571 Union Ave Framingham, MA 01702
    1
    Metrowest Medical Center115 Lincoln St Framingham, MA 01702
    2
    Pioneer Valley Wound Care LLC246 Maple St Marlborough, MA 01752
    3
    Office171 Main St Ashland, MA 01721
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Metrowest Medical Center

      115 Lincoln St
      Framingham, MA 01702
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      View all awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality