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Shankar E. Sundaram, MD

4.9

302 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Hematology/oncology

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Frost Street North

858-939-6622
Fax: 858-939-6809

8010 Frost St.
Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123-2778

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Frost Street North

    8010 Frost St.
    Suite 300
    San Diego, CA 92123-2778
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    858-939-6622
    Fax: 858-939-6809

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About Shankar E. Sundaram, MD

I strive to do the very best for my patients.

Age: 62
In practice since: 1999
Gender: Male
Languages: Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Education

Madras Medical College (Madras, India): Medical School
Presby Medical Center of Pennsylvania: Internship
University of California, San Diego: Fellowship
University of California, San Diego: Residency

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NPI

1306959358

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Insurance plans accepted

Shankar E. Sundaram, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

302 ratings

Patient ratings

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

5.0

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

May 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Sundaram is so great. Very warm and friendly. Feel very happy to be in his care and happy to work with his team. Martha Garcia has also been amazing and so great to work with during this hard time.

Verified Patient

May 19, 2026

5.0

Best physician ever!! Really listened

Verified Patient

May 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sundaram consistently demonstrates a profound commitment, characterized by his exceptional ability to actively listen and thoroughly comprehend my concerns. Moreover, his communication was delivered with remarkable clarity, genuine kindness, and deep compassion. I think he is a wonderful Doctor with a great sense of humor that makes my visits enjoyable considering the circumstances.

Verified Patient

May 10, 2026

5.0

Dr Sunduram takes the time to explain, I didn't feel rushed and answered all our questions

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Over 250 recognitions

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