Innovative Test and Treatment Result in World-class Care for Brain Tumor
Discover how a new rapid test developed at Mass General Brigham is enabling doctors to diagnose brain tumors faster, including Rohan’s high-grade glioma.
Dr. Ganesh Shankar is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Mass General and a fellowship in complex spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. His clinical specialization encompasses the evaluation and surgical management of all spine pathologies, ranging from degenerative disorders, primary and metastatic spine tumors, intradural pathologies, spine infections, and spine trauma. His surgical approaches include minimally invasive techniques. He specializes in complex spine procedures requiring revision surgery and correction of spine deformities.
Dr. Shankar also performs research on bone biology and molecular determinants of primary and metastatic spine neoplasms. He serves as the Neurosurgical Director of Biospecimen Banking for the Department of Neurosurgery. His research has been recognized by awards from the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, and AO Spine North America.
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Mass General Neurosurgery
55 Fruit St.
Wang Ambulatory Care Center
Suite 745
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-1099
Fax: 617-643-6422
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Previously, Dr. Shankar performed his graduate thesis on Alzheimer’s disease, studying the effects of amyloid beta on the synapse.
1. Current research focus is to perform genomic characterization of tumors of the central nervous system, including those affecting the spinal axis. Through collaborative efforts with MIT, he is developing methods for local delivery of targeted therapies.
2. Clinical studies to assess outcomes in spinal oncology.
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Discover how a new rapid test developed at Mass General Brigham is enabling doctors to diagnose brain tumors faster, including Rohan’s high-grade glioma.
Dr. Shankar was good in all aspects. He listened to my concerns, developed a sensible path forward, and was also a nice guy to interact with. Thank you.
Amazing and attentive clinician and human being. The best of the best!
Outstanding explanation of existing condition and the procedure to be implemented in the medical operation
Excellent
Extremely satisfied with Dr. Happy he is willing to work with me in the future.
I finally got the answers that I was looking for.
Dr. Shankar was very good. He was attentive to my concerns and answered all my questions. He went over my MRI results and thoroughly explained to me what is going on with my spine. I felt comfortable and did not feel intimidated at all.
Dr. Ganesh was wonderful - he explained my imaging to me and answered all my questions in detail (and I had many). There had been an accident on route 93 that morning causing people to be late and the scheduling to be backed up, but he spent the time with me that I'd hoped for and was very kind.
The problem that I am having was addressed in a way I could understand it
very professional and understanding of my problem