Mythri Shankar

About Mythri Shankar

Dr. Mythri Shankar, MBBS, MD (USA). Navigating Health Beyond Boundaries by Unlocking health mysteries through Functional Diagnostics & Therapy, specializing in Nuclear Cardiology, Oncology, Theranostics, and more. A team Player with thought leadership, a design mindset, critical thinking & problem-solving skills. Culinary Medicine Connoisseur, Biohacking Buff, Lifestyle Medicine Luminary: Board-Certified and on a mission to transform lives through holistic well-being, Certified in Nutritional & Functional Medicine (IFM & CNFMP), Board Certified Wellness Provider (AANWP). Authored \"EASE,\" a #1 Amazon bestseller! TEDx Speaker, Green Crusader: Co-Founder of The Green Foundation India. Dr. Shankar is Currently practicing Nuclear Medicine in Bangalore & is also actively involved in academic activities and several research projects. As a Physician, she has always placed paramount importance on education & the continuous pursuit of excellence as the highest virtue. She has always followed her passions with an unerring & innate sense of direction, beginning with her desire to practice evidence-based medicine both in the diagnostic and therapeutic arena of modern medicine (again as the first person to get a private license to use rubidium generator in the entire state of California) with a patient-friendly focus not just in philosophy but also in the delivery of healthcare. She is a renowned Women\'s Health Activist, an entrepreneur (IIM-B Alumni), and the Founder Trustee of \"Osteoporosis Foundation, India\" and Co-Founder of \"The Green Foundation India\". Behind the Professional front lies a soft-hearted woman who believes in traditional family values and wisdom and has successfully managed to strike a peaceful balance between professional and personal facets of life, accommodating modern-day demands. She received her postgraduate residency graduate training at DVAMC – UCLA (Division of Veteran Affairs, University of California Los Angeles, USA), where she also served as a Chief Resident in her final year of training. She has had extensive training in her specialty from various prestigious institutions like UCLA, Cedars Sinai, Children\'s Hospital of Los Angeles, King-Drew University, University of Texas & Harvard Medical School. Her experience has enabled the integration of the most appropriate protocol selection while performing sophisticated radioactive injection procedures. She is reputed for her high standards of technical skills and for her professional style of working as a team member with physicians throughout the community.

Experience

1. Lead Consultant - Nuclear Medicine

   Aster Hospitals, Bangalore

   Feb 2018 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Department Inception: Spearheaded the establishment of the Nuclear Medicine Department from the ground up, laying the foundation for SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and Therapy services. Comprehensive Expertise: Specialized in a spectrum of disciplines, including Nuclear Cardiology, Oncology, Theranostics, Radioisotope Therapies, and Osteoporosis. Wellness-Focused Medicine: Pioneered a paradigm shift towards wellness-focused medicine, dedicating efforts to unraveling the roots of diseases through a holistic approach encompassing Nutritional, Lifestyle, and Functional Medicine. Cutting-Edge Diagnostics: Instrumental in introducing and advancing state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, contributing to the enhancement of patient care and precision in diagnoses. Therapeutic Innovations: Led initiatives in therapeutic applications, exploring innovative approaches to enhance treatment outcomes in Nuclear Oncology and Theranostics. Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Fostered collaborative relationships with medical professionals across various specialties, contributing to a cohesive healthcare ecosystem. Educational Initiatives: Actively engaged in educational outreach programs, sharing insights into the evolving landscape of Nuclear Medicine and its integrative role in overall patient well-being.This journey has been characterized by a commitment to excellence, a passion for advancing medical practices, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of patients.

Education

• American College of Lifestyle Medicine

  Board Certification, Lifestyle Medicine

  2020 — 2022

• The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

  Certification in Intergated Cancer Therapy.

• Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

  MPWE

  2013 — 2013

• Kasturba Medical College

  MBBS, Medicine

  1989 — 1995

• UCLA

  MD (Nuc Med)., Residency in Nuclear Medicine.

  1998 — 2000

• The Institute for Functional Medicine Alumni

  Associate's degree, Medicine

  2022 — 2023