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Veena Shankaran

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

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24+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (MD, 2002)

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2023-2026 (4 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades 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