About
Ravi Shankar, MD is a Board-certified specialist in Hematology/Oncology with over 20 years of experience in the field. In addition to maintaining a private practice, Dr. Shankar has been involved in numerous clinical research studies as a primary investigator. His path to medicine was clear at a young age. “I had many physicians in my family, so I was exposed to the field early in life,” he says. “I developed a great appreciation for the hard work and academic rigor it takes to become a physician, and ultimately was inspired by the incredible reward that came from helping others.”
Dr. Shankar feels the greatest professional satisfaction when he does everything he can to help his patients have a good outcome.
"Cancer is an incredibly challenging time and whatever I can do to help my patients during this journey is my top priority.”
He was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, attended college at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and then spent four years away for medical school in Philadelphia at Drexel University. He returned to complete his medical training in Southern California.
When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Shankar says “Much of my time away from work is spent with my wife and three amazing kids. Our weekends are typically consumed by their sports, dance and music rehearsals but when we get do get unfettered free time, we love to go on hikes and explore the amazing eateries around Orange County.”
Languages
English
Provider Specialty
Hematology-Oncology, Hematology/Oncology
Education
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine
2007
Internship Program - Internal Medicine
Loyola University School of Medicine
2008
Residency Program - Internal Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2010
Fellowship Program - Hematology and Oncology
Harbor / UCLA Medical Center
2014
Locations & Affiliations
Locations
MemorialCare Cancer Institute - Orange Coast Medical Center (Patient Care Pavilion)
18111 Brookhurst St. Suite 6100
Fountain Valley, CA
Office: 657-241-9755
MemorialCare Cancer Institute - Newport Beach
1441 Avocado Avenue Suite 301
Newport Beach, CA
Office: 657-241-9805
Insurance
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