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Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD

Family Medicine* Age 73
Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD
4.8 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Kirkwood, MO.
Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD
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Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD

Family Medicine* Age 73
Kirkwood, MO
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Kirkwood, MO.

About

Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Kirkwood, MO. They graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC) and completed a residency at Lynchburg Family Residency Program, Affiliated With University Of Virginia.. They currently practice at Chandra Shekar MD and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital South. At present, Dr. Shekar received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shekar also speaks Bengali. Dr. Shekar is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

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Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Bronchitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Back Pain
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Difficulty With Walking
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Dysentery
Earwax Buildup
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
High Cholesterol
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
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Infectious Diseases
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Low Back Pain
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Menopause
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Radiculopathy
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Wheezing
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Blue Preferred Plus-MO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Chandra Shekar MD
    11040 Manchester Rd # 11, Kirkwood, MO 63122
    Monday
    11:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    11:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    11:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    11:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shekar
4.8
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 05, 2023
Dr. Shekar always takes the time to talk during my visits. He is very observant, and a good listener. I feel that he really cares about me, and always has good advice. He is proactive with my health care. I treasure Dr. Shekar and he's friendship. The staff is always very friendly and and create a positive atmosphere. They take care of me and my son like family. I am grateful for Dr. Shekar's dedication and service. He also has a lovely wife who assists him. Together they are a very knowledgable and professional team.
Laine — Jan 05, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Bengali
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC)
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Capitol Hill Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lynchburg Family Residency Program, Affiliated With University Of Virginia.
    1991
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Shekar communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Shekar offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
6 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shekar offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Shekar have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Shekar offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekar's profile.

Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South.

Yes, Dr. Chandra Shekar, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital South

    10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO