Dr. Sandeep Shankar, PHD
Dr. Sandeep Shankar, PHD is an addiction and substance abuse counselor in Denver, CO. He graduated from Mumbai University in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge and AdventHealth Littleton. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5250 Leetsdale Dr Ste 110 Denver, CO 80246Make an Appointment
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- Dr. Sandeep Shankar, PHD
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Shankar's Reviews
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About Me
care philosophy
The National Institutes of Health has called addiction a disease and it's 100% true that a client's compulsion to use, overuse and ultimately abuse a drug follows progression exactly like a disease. It is therefore not merely a matter of choice...read morebiography
Dr. Shankar's initial training in biochemistry, neurochemistry, neuropsychology and physiology transitioned into attempts at understanding modifications to brain chemistry caused by drugs of choice used for pain and mood management. His holistic...read moreAddiction and Substance Abuse Counseling
Counseling
Rehabilitation Counseling
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Grief and Bereavement
Relationship Counseling
Couples Counseling
Addiction Specialist
2016Catholic University Of Mozambique, Beira
Fellowship Hospital, 2015Johannesburg General Hospital Johannesburg South Africa
Residency Hospital, 2014Oxford University, Oxford, England.
Internship Hospital, 2011Mumbai University
Medical School, 2008University Of Delhi
Undergraduate School, 1993
English
Burmese
Hindi
Malayalam
Nepalese
Portuguese
Punjabi
Tamil
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 55
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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