Dr. K J Shankar MD
Hospitalist
2000 Brookside Dr 3rd Floor Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. K Shankar is a hospitalist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Shankar specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shankar manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Shankar works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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