Anita J. Shanker, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adolescent Medicine
Adult Medicine
Newborn Care
Nutrition
Pediatrics
Preventive Medicine
Weight Management
Women's Health

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine - 2020
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2024

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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278 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

86 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

86 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

As always, she was great! Always very professional and helpful, takes time to listen and offer solutions.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Shanker is great, she listens well, is very caring and I feel very supported

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shanker is amazing! She's knowledgeable, attentive and compassionate. So happy that I found her!

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Again Dr. Shanker is amazing. It really listens.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Anita listens and communicates well and is very proactive in helping me succeed in my wellness journey.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Exceptional level of care! Professional, knowledgeable, and engaging.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She listens, she explains very clearly, she is not in a rush. She is thorough and is gentle, too. I'm very happy I found her.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr Shanker is amazing. Sje listened to my concerns. She gave me several options on care. She's kind and caring. I felt very informed after my visit.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

She is thorough, caring and explains things so you can understand things.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

The best attribute to describe Dr Shanker is that she is a terrific listener. She provided concise guidance for both short term and long term care

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shanker is an exceptional physician. She is professional, incredibly thorough, and takes the time to truly listen to her patients. I felt completely comfortable under her care and never felt rushed. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doctor who is both brilliant and compassionate.

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February 10, 2026

4.0

I do recommend Anita because she listens to problems

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shanker is amazing. She takes the time to discuss all of your questions.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Shanker is very personable, a good listener and looks to build a relationship with her patients.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Shanker is patient and kind. She listens to all of our concerns and helps us leave feeling comfortable.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She listened to our concerns, was thorough, and came up with a solution that put us a ease

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February 01, 2026

5.0

She is very thorough with her work.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

She is attentive, easy to talk to and solution oriented

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Great person and great doctor

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She is patient, listens to any concerns, and helps support us an our baby.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shanker is kind, very knowledgeable and took the time to explain all relevant points in my chart as well as answer my questions.

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January 19, 2026

4.0

Dr Shanker was attentive, listened and understood what i was telling her about my lifestyle and health. I could tell she had read through my charts, and gave me encouragement as well as honesty. This was my first visit with her and transfer of care from my previous doctor. Hopefully Dr Shanker and I can work together while she remains in the NW medical system.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Very thorough, knowledgeable, and kind to work with - excellent doctor, very grateful for her support.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shanker is an exceptional physician, professional, attentive, and a truly great listener. She consistently takes the time to understand my concerns and always provides clear guidance or effective solutions for my medical needs.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She listened to all our questions, explained everything in a way that was helpful, and did not make the appointment feel rushed.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

She's extremely talented.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Engaged, respectful, and kind care.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and Professional

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December 03, 2025

5.0

She is kind, thoughtful, and takes a holistic approach.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor!

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manners...

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She is very engaged and took a lot of time to talk to me.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Courteous, caring, thorough, good listener and professional. I did not feel rushed.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Shanker is a great and knowledgeable Physician.She listens and gives concrete plans to resolve my health issues.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She was very attentive to me and caring as a Physician. I had medical concerns as well as personal and she listened and didn't rush me. I appreciate her recommendations for care, these are the truths people look for in Physicians. Not just writing a script! Thank you for all these great Dr on staff.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanker is warm, friendly, smart and curious. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

In just one meeting I know that she is using all of her talent to help you be well.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, personal attention; always is interested in me and my problems

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She really cares I feel comfortable with her

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanker has been great to work with very understanding and patient. When I am working with her she is clearly listening and asking questions that will help her understand my health situation.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, good listener, and provides great feedback

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable & I feel she understands my needs and concerns.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Addressed all my concerns, did not rush me at all, good insight and recommendations for path forward.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

She takes out time and listens to the patient and give her professional opinion

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Very professional,knowledgeable and detailed in explaining my health issues.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

She was very knowledgeable about me (definitely read my chart at least briefly!) and knowledgeable to make a plan that worked to get me the specialist care that i need

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She's amazing. She's changed. My life truly listens.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Kind, patient, good with kids and efficient.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

I've already shared Dr Shanker's info with two friends!!

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Very professional and personable. Dr. Shanker answered all of my questions and concerns. I am looking forward developing our doctor-patient relationship.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, professional and helpful.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

"She is very knowledgeable, gives clever answers to all my questions, allows me plenty of time to ask

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Shanker is a very knowledgeable doctor, she's great

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Kind and attentive

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanker is thorough, caring, and overall an amazing doctor

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Likely the best Dr. I've had.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Care and medical attention is the best. Excellent patient care.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanker is such a great physician. She really listens and also works with the patient to develop a treatment plan.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful and cares for Elliott

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Anita and the entire staff respected my time, listened, provided great feedback and recommendations, and created a calm and supportive atmosphere.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanker is always accessible and meets every aspect of our health care needs. She takes an appropriate amount of time during in-office visits and Tele-Health calls. She explains issues very well and has an excellent bedside manner. It's been a long time since I could rave about a healthcare provider!!!!

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July 21, 2025

5.0

She was present, interested and helpful.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Super kind and knowledgeable

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Very nice doctor who was thorough.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

I am thoroughly impressed with her attentiveness, bedside manner and her ability produce a game plan to help me through my illness.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Very knowledgeable and personable. Wise and collaborative.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

He is very professional and very kind.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled and very personable

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June 04, 2025

5.0

I like the physicians bedside manner, her genuine concern for my issue for coming in. She examined me thoroughly and issued x-rays . The number one concern she was able to see me the same day I called in complaining of wheezy.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Telephone I have never met her in the past this is because Dr Shalini Bhattacharya is on maternity leave so I don't know much about Dr. but she sounds good and that's all I know thank you bye-bye

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June 02, 2025

5.0

She is the best PCP I have ever met. Super professional, engaging, empathetic, and sharp.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Very professional, taking her time to know the patient and explain all information.

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May 30, 2025

4.0

She's a good doctor

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Thorough. Easy to talk with. Caring.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

She communicates well! She makes me feel like I am being heard and she's on my team. She doesn't dictate, she plans many options!

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May 27, 2025

5.0

She was lovely, kind, patient, and clear with me about everything during my visit. I will happily see Dr. Shanker again.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Very straight forward, was listening and asking questions, and very nice. Looking forward developing a relationship with her

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May 15, 2025

5.0

My new primary care Dr. Anita Shanker was so caring, considerate and a great listener! I really appreciated her rapport and patience.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

She is exceptional. She listens and wants to see her patients healthy. She looks holistically to ensure no medications interact negatively or are overprescribed.

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May 12, 2025

5.0

She takes the time to really listen.

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May 09, 2025

5.0

She was awesome. Very attentive and patient

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shanker was prompt, professional, and compassionate. I recommend her highly!

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Disclosures

Anita J. Shanker, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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