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Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.4 (88)
Map Pin Small Brownvsville, TX
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD

Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Brownvsville, TX. Dr. Sharma, completed a residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Health Center|St Vincent'S Medical Center|University Tx Southwestern Med School. Patients rated Dr. Sharma an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Sharma works at Texas Oncology - Brownsville in Brownvsville, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

Dr. Sharma's Office Locations

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    Texas Oncology - Brownsville
    2150 N Expressway, Brownvsville, TX 78521 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    About Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1578505483
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Lincoln Med Mntl Health Center|St Vincent'S Medical Center|University Tx Southwestern Med School
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    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Valley Regional Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Sharma works at Texas Oncology - Brownsville in Brownvsville, TX. View the full address on Dr. Sharma’s profile.

    Dr. Sharma has seen patients for Breast Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sharma on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    88 patients have reviewed Dr. Sharma. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sharma.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Sharma, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Sharma 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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