Dr Shankar is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and enjoys taking care of the entire family - from newborns to the elderly. She practices preventative care and evidenced-based medicine. She views herself as her patient's (and their family's) partner in health and believes in shared-decision making with her patients by building strong relationships based on compassion, respect, trust, and good communication. Prior to joining Baylor Scott and White, Dr Shankar practiced in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. She received the Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Medicine for Internal Medicine/Pediatrics award during her medical training, and was recognized as an All-Star Clinician Communicator by her former employer.
Primary Specialty
Pediatrician
GenderFemale
EducationUniversity of Texas Health Science Center/Mcgovern Med School
ServicesAnita Shankar, MD provides pediatric care at 925 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100, Southlake, TX 76092 in Southlake, TX.
Pediatricians provide comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents. They are able to diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, conditions and developmental issues.
To learn more, or to make an appointment with Baylor Scott & White Southlake Family Medicine in Southlake, TX, please call (817) 912-8800.