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Dr. Kota Shekar, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 67
Dr. Kota Shekar, MD
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Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Porterville, CA.
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Dr. Kota Shekar, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 67
Porterville, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Porterville, CA.

About

Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Porterville, CA and has 48 years experience. They graduated from Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences in 1976 and completed a residency at Va Bapt Lynchburg Gen Hosps.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center. Dr. Shekar has experience treating conditions like Anemia, Bone Cancer and Leukocytosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shekar received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shekar also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Shekar is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Bone Cancer
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Locations

  1. 1 Sierra View Medical Center
    465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257

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Nov 12, 2017
Dr Shekar is a remarkable physician. He is impeccable bedside manner and takes the time to listen to the patient. It seems his first priority is the comfort of the patient. I would highly recommend.
Boron — Nov 12, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Capitol Hill Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Va Bapt Lynchburg Gen Hosps
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kota Shekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekar's profile.

Dr. Shekar frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Bone Cancer and Leukocytosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kota Shekar, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA

  • Sierra View Medical Center

    465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA