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Dr. Heather Shearer, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Winston Salem, NC
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Heather Shearer, MD

Dr. Heather Shearer, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Winston Salem, NC. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shearer an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Shearer works at Novant Health Rehabilitation Center - Forsyth in Winston Salem, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma and Anemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Shearer's Office Locations

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    Novant Health Cancer Institute - Forsyth (Medical Oncology)
    3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 489-5588

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    • Aetna
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    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1972573079
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
    • Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
    • Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center
    • Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center
    • Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
    • Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

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

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    Dr. Shearer works at Novant Health Rehabilitation Center - Forsyth in Winston Salem, NC. View the full address on Dr. Shearer’s profile.

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

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Shearer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shearer.

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