Who is Dr. Umashankar, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Shantala Umashankar, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Umashankar completed her residency at Kingsboro Psych Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Umashankar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umashankar’s office at (203) 927-9192.
Where did Dr. Umashankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsboro Psych Ctr, Psychiatry
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Umashankar board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Shantala Umashankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Umashankar speak?
Dr. Umashankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Umashankar typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Shantala Umashankar may include:
Please contact Dr. Umashankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Umashankar typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shantala Umashankar may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Umashankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Umashankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Umashankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 927-9192 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Umashankar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Umashankar in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Humana
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Where is Dr. Umashankar's office located?
Dr. Shantala Umashankar's Primary Practice
490 Post St Ste 1043
San Francisco, CA 94102
(203) 927-9192
What is Dr. Umashankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Umashankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205904281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umashankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Umashankar
What is Dr. Shantala Umashankar's specialty?
Dr. Umashankar is a Psychiatrist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.