Ganesh Shankar, MD, PhD NPI: 1023339314
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Overview
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DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
- Fellowship Director
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- Procedural Focus
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Education
- Undergraduate Degree
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- Medical School
- Harvard Medical School 2010
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- Residency
- Massachusetts General Hospital 2017
- Fellowship
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation 2018
About
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Dr. Ganesh Shankar completed his neurosurgery residency at Mass General and a fellowship in complex spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. His clinical specialization encompasses the evaluation and surgical management of all spine pathologies, ranging from degenerative disorders, primary and metastatic spine tumors, intradural pathologies, spine infections, and spine trauma. His surgical approaches include minimally invasive techniques. He specializes in complex spine procedures requiring revision surgery and correction of spine deformities.
Dr. Shankar also performs research on bone biology and molecular determinants of primary and metastatic spine neoplasms. He serves as the Neurosurgical Director of Biospecimen Banking for the Department of Neurosurgery. His research has been recognized by awards from the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, and AO Spine North America.