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Dr. Sharmineh Shams, MD

Internal Medicine*
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Map Pin Small Visalia, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sharmineh Shams, MD

Dr. Sharmineh Shams, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Visalia, CA. They graduated from Stanford University and is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shams an average 1.0 star rating.

Dr. Shams works at Practice in Visalia, CA with other offices in Glendale, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Shams' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.
    5400 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 738-7565
  2. 2
    Adventist Health Glendale
    1509 Wilson Ter, Glendale, CA 91206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 409-8421

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  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    • English
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    • 1447522172
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Stanford University
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    • Internal Medicine
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