- Dr. Shanti Nilakantan, MD
Dr. Shanti Nilakantan, MD
Overview
Dr. Shanti Nilakantan, MD works in Long Beach, California is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine and graduated Lady Hardinge Medical College, University Of Delhi in 1966. Dr. Nilakantan is affiliated with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Saint Mary Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital and practicing for 57 years
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
- Geriatric Medicine
Conditions
• Adolescent Counseling• Avascular Necrosis
• Broken Hand
• Bunionette
• Calcaneus Fracture
• Elbow Disorders
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Food Allergy - Castor Bean
• Food Allergy - Oats
• Goiter
...
• Hernia Repair
• Hypovolemia
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Pubovaginal Sling
• Pulmonary Angiography
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Thymus Cancer
• Tumor
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 57
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
NEW DELHI, India
Graduated: 1966
Internship Hospital
Plainfield
Year completed: 1969
Fellowship Hospital
East Meadow, NY, USA
Year completed: 1973
Awards
Dr. Nilakantan Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
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Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue & Gold HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Covered California - Bronze PPO
- Employer Group HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Individual and Family PPO
- Kaiser PHCS Network PPO
- LACare
- LocalPlus
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PacifiCare HMO
- Pathway X Guided Access HMO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Power Select HMO
- Select Plus HMO
- SmartCare HMO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- WholeCare Network HMO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is a hospital located in Long Beach, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
Saint Mary Medical Center
Saint Mary Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in Langhorne, PA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
(650) 367-5551
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