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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 37
Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD
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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL.
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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 37
Huntsville, AL
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13 years of experience
Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL.

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Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL and has 13 years experience. They graduated from KARL FRANZENS UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital and Marshall Medical Center South. Dr. Shekar has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath and Partial Lung Collapse among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shekar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shekar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Partial Lung Collapse
Bronchoscopy
Shortness of Breath
Partial Lung Collapse
Bronchoscopy
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pleural Effusion
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Asthma
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiolitis
Chest Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary and Sleep Associates
    725 MADISON ST SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
  2. 2 Huntsville Hospital
    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
  3. 3 Aparna Dole M.d.p.a
    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331
  4. 4 Office
    1041 Balch Rd Ste 175, Madison, AL 35758

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Jul 21, 2021
He made a quick and correct diagnosis of my problems and treated each one on an individual basis. He actually saved my life in his office!!
Jimmy T — Jul 21, 2021
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • KARL FRANZENS UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekar's profile.

Dr. Shekar frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath and Partial Lung Collapse. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital and Marshall Medical Center South.

Yes, Dr. Saketh Shekar, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL