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Dr. Sandeep Shankar, PHD

Dr. Sandeep Shankar, PHD

Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

Dr. Sandeep Shankar, PHD is an addiction and substance abuse counselor in Denver, CO. He graduated from Mumbai University in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge and AdventHealth Littleton. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

5250 Leetsdale Dr Ste 110 Denver, CO 80246
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shankar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shankar

4.3
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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Aligned with his mission
Dr. Shankar seems to be doing what he was meant to do in this life. He is so in tune with people and gives off a very comfortable vibe. If you are open to being honest with him and willing to make changes, this man is guaranteed to help!
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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Lisa – Jan 06, 2025
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resources
Dr. Sandeep worked with my husband on his court mandated courses after his DUI with child in the car. At the end, my husband still behaves like a dry drunk. I scheduled a meeting with him, begging for help and resources, my children had severe anxiety, my husband isn't well, and I am at the end of my rope. As tears came down my eye, begging for help. The court mandate is over, now what, where can we go? Dr. Sandeep never mentions ANY resources. AA, Al-anon, Betty Ford Center for addiction. Not a word about addiction centers, halfway house, psychiatrist, psychologists, NOTHING. (I didn't know any of these resources then). He just looked at me with a smile for 45 mins, 'But you will be fine, your children will be fine. Your husband is doing so great.' I pleaded, 'We are not fine, where can we get help?' Dr. Sandeep with all of his degrees just maintained a smile for 45 mins. He could have named a few resources but didn't. Afterwards, my husband was addicted to pills for 3 years
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Anna P – Jan 05, 2025
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Extraordinary
This man is not only compassionate, intelligent, and kind; he is inclusive, peculiar, and is able to see the depths of a person's pain and strength. He spoke specific life giving words to me that I now; over 3 years later am able to see and hold onto for myself.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jaz – Jun 15, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

The National Institutes of Health has called addiction a disease and it's 100% true that a client's compulsion to use, overuse and ultimately abuse a drug follows progression exactly like a disease. It is therefore not merely a matter of choice...read more

biography

Dr. Shankar's initial training in biochemistry, neurochemistry, neuropsychology and physiology transitioned into attempts at understanding modifications to brain chemistry caused by drugs of choice used for pain and mood management. His holistic...read more
  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

  • Counseling

  • Rehabilitation Counseling

  • Individual Counseling

  • Group Counseling

  • Grief and Bereavement

  • Relationship Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

  • Addiction Specialist

    2016
  • Catholic University Of Mozambique, Beira

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • Johannesburg General Hospital Johannesburg South Africa

    Residency Hospital, 2014
  • Oxford University, Oxford, England.

    Internship Hospital, 2011
  • Mumbai University

    Medical School, 2008
  • University Of Delhi

    Undergraduate School, 1993
  • English

  • Burmese

  • Hindi

  • Malayalam

  • Nepalese

  • Portuguese

  • Punjabi

  • Tamil

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Locations

Practice

Cahep5250 Leetsdale Dr Ste 110 Denver, CO 80246
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Littleton

    7700 S Broadway
    Littleton, CO 80122
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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  • HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge

    10101 Ridgegate Pkwy
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Denver Health Medical Center

    777 Bannock St
    Denver, CO 80204

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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