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Prashanth C Shekar MD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

605 N 12th St Good Samaritan Hospi Mount Vernon IL, 62864
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Dr. Prashanth Shekar is a radiologist practicing in Mount Vernon, IL. Dr. Shekar specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1990

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1990

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

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Prashanth Shekar

605 N 12th St Good Samaritan Hospi -
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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1 GOOD SAMARITAN WAY -
MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864
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