Dr. Todd D. Shenkenberg, M.D., Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Todd D. Shenkenberg, M.D.

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

4/5(42)
1719 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen Texas, 78550
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Dr. Todd Shenkenberg is an oncologist practicing in Harlingen, Texas. Dr. Shenkenberg specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Shenkenberg manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.

Education and Training

Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine 1980

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology

Hematology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Oncology and Hematology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio in the Family Practice and Internal Medicine Departments -

Awards

  • Texas Top Physician Award   

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Anemia
  • Hepatitis
  • Breast Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Cirrhosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Lupus
  • Hives
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Internships

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

Fellowships

  • University of Texas Health Science Center

Dr. Todd D. Shenkenberg, M.D.'s Practice location

1719 Treasure Hills Blvd. -
Harlingen, Texas 78550
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New patients: 956-364-2131, 956-212-4388
Fax: 956-364-2141

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shenkenberg


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Dr. Todd D. Shenkenberg, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Todd D. Shenkenberg, who serves patients in Texas.

Dr. Shenkenberg is a highly regarded oncologist who currently employs his extensive expertise with Valley Center Associates in Harlingen and Brownsville, Texas.

He enjoys an excellent reputation among fellow medical professionals and patients alike for his proficiency in medical oncology and ability to deliver competent treatment of blood cancers, such as leukemia and blood-borne diseases as well as solid tumors. He also often serves as the main caretaker of cancer patients coordinating treatments provided by other specialists as well.

A 1980 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Shenkenberg performed his internship and residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in 1982 and 1984, respectively. From there, he went on to complete his fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1986.

With vast medical expertise across all facets of his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Attentive, skilled, and knowledgeable of the latest medical technologies and breakthroughs, Dr. Shenkenberg is a distinguished member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Texas Medical Association, and a Fellow of  the American College of Physicians.

In Texas, he is affiliated with Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville, Valley Regional Medical Center, Solara,  and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist.

Valuing the health of everyone he treats, Dr. Shenkenberg was honored with the Texas Top Physician Award.

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