

Oncology
Veena Shankaran, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine
Seattle, WA
Dr. Veena Shankaran is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal malignancies, with a particular focus on cancers of the esophagus and stomach, including upper digestive tract cancer, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, and colorectal cancer. She treats these conditions more frequently than similar providers and is highly rated in these areas, as well as familial colorectal cancer. Her practice serves adult patients, including those with metastatic disease, as evidenced by her experti
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (MD, 2002)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Medical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Cancer SurvivorshipChemotherapy
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Division of Medical Genetics, University of Washington
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- UW Medicine
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
24+ years in practice