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Dr. Megan Shanks, MD

Neurology*
4.6 (9)
Map Pin Small Skokie, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Megan Shanks, MD

Dr. Megan Shanks, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Skokie, IL. They specialize in Neurology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with Evanston Hospital and Swedish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shanks an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Shanks works at Practice in Skokie, IL with other offices in Chicago, IL and Evanston, IL. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Difficulty With Walking and Aural Migraine along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shanks' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northshore Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-2570
  2. 2
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    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1106, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-7853
  3. 3
    Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-2570
  4. 4
    Northshore Integrated Pain Center - Evanston
    1000 Central St Ste 880, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 866-7846

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Evanston Hospital
  • Swedish Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Aural Migraine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Aural Migraine

Treatment frequency



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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Aural Migraine
Migraine
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Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Ataxia
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Vertigo
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anterior Horn Disease
Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Confusion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dementia
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Diabetic Coma
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Huntington's Disease
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Insomnia
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Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Meningitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelitis
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Myoclonus
Nystagmus
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Stroke
Spinal Demyelination
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Temporal Arteritis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test
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    4.6
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    Based on 9 ratings
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    About Dr. Megan Shanks, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912945692
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Megan Shanks, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shanks is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shanks has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shanks has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Difficulty With Walking and Aural Migraine, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shanks on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Shanks. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shanks.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shanks, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shanks appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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