Shanker Rao Polsani, MD
Medical Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Hematology

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton
5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102
Covington, GA 30014-2541
Phone
770-385-4453Fax
770-385-4456
Shanker Polsani, M.D., earned his medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College in India. He completed his residency at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital followed by fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.
Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Polsani was Chief Fellow of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Hospital Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.
Dr. Polsani specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Polsani has a special interest in GI, Thoracic Oncology and Classical Hematology.
In his spare time, Dr. Polsani enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Polsani is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Polsani was Chief Fellow of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Hospital Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.
Dr. Polsani specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Polsani has a special interest in GI, Thoracic Oncology and Classical Hematology.
In his spare time, Dr. Polsani enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Polsani is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hindi
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Section of Hospital Medicine
Medical Education, Hospitalist, 2018
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012
East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine/Vidant Medical Center
Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, 2021
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Medical Education, 2008
Kakatiya Medical College
Medical Education, 1998
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
721 ratings,
344 reviews
5/29/2025
Great!!
5/28/2025
Dr Polsani is always so caring, patiently explains things clearly and expertly, and is always attentive to my needs.
5/22/2025
Dr.Polsani is great MD. He is always intentive to his pts health & gives great medical recommendations!!
5/21/2025
Words that describe him are as follows: patient, empathetic, caring, kind, diligent and hard-working.
5/21/2025
Pleasant
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton
5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102 Covington, GA 30014-2541