Pediatrics

Vanessa Shanks, MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician

Dr. Vanessa Shanks, MD, is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician specializing in the care of newborns, particularly premature and critically ill infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). With over 15 years of experience, she practices in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on high-risk neonates requiring specialized interventions for conditions such as respiratory distress, prematurity-related complications, and feeding difficulties in the early postnatal period. She serves a pediatric population, in

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Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPremature BirthNeonatal-Perinatal MedicineNeonatal Intensive Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Shanks treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shanks accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Vanessa Shanks's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shanks practice?

Vanessa Shanks practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Nationwide Children's Hospital.

What does Dr. Shanks specialize in?

Vanessa Shanks is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.