Dr. Mythri Shankar, MD ā€“ Integrative Medicine Specialist
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mythri Shankar, an esteemed Nuclear Medicine and Integrative Oncology specialist, to our practice. Dr. Shankar brings over two decades of expertise from some of the worldā€™s top medical institutions, including UCLA, Cedars Sinai, and Harvard Medical School. With a focus on combining conventional and integrative therapies, she provides a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to cancer care.
Most recently, Dr. Shankar served as an Integrative Medicine Physician at the Cancer Centre for Healing and Center for New Medicine in Irvine, CA, where she collaborated closely with renowned integrative oncologist Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy. Her work here has been instrumental in offering personalized cancer care, blending cutting-edge conventional treatments with holistic therapies to optimize patient outcomes.
Dr. Shankar is board-certified in Functional and Lifestyle Medicine, and holds extensive experience in Nuclear Medicine, specializing in oncology and theranostics. Her innovative approach, combining functional diagnostics with integrative therapies, makes her an asset for patients seeking both evidence-based treatments and holistic wellness solutions. She has also led nuclear departments at top hospitals, including CyteCare Cancer Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals, both in India, where she pioneered several groundbreaking imaging protocols.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shankar is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of the book "EASE", and a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine and womenā€™s health. Her approach emphasizes not just treatment, but empowering patients through education and lifestyle transformation.
With a career marked by leadership and a drive for excellence, Dr. Shankar embodies our mission to deliver comprehensive, integrative care tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Whether through her expertise in oncologic PET imaging, her dedication to cancer patients, or her holistic approach to well-being, Dr. Shankar is committed to transforming lives through the best of modern and integrative medicine.
We look forward to the positive impact Dr. Shankar will bring to our patients and community.
