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Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD

Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD is a general surgeon in Skowhegan, ME and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1996. He is affiliated with Redington-Fairview General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

46 Fairview Ave Ste 223 Skowhegan, ME 04976

Make an Appointment

(814) 242-3705

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shankar is affiliated with Redington-Fairview General Hospital Skowhegan, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shankar specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shankar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shankar

3.7

6 ratings, 1 with written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Judy LaFountain – Oct 16, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tirunellai Shankar, MD is a general surgeon in Skowhegan, ME and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University in 1996. He is affiliated with Redington-Fairview General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office46 Fairview Ave Ste 223 Skowhegan, ME 04976
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Redington-Fairview General Hospital

    46 Fairview Ave
    Skowhegan, ME 04976
    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.

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
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