Marina N. Sharifi
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
University Hospital Breast Center
600 Highland Ave, 
Madison, WI 

Overview

Marina Sharifi, MD, is a UW Health|Carbone Cancer Center medical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer treatment.Dr. Sharifi places a strong focus on listening to her patients and learning who they are beyond their diagnosis. Knowing that medicine is not one size fits all, she partners with her patients and other specialists to offer the care that’s most effective and also fits each person’s individual goals and lifestyle.Inspired by the constant stream of new and improved treatment methods, Dr. Sharifi conducts research focused on improving cancer care. She’s currently working to develop blood tests that would help identify which cancer treatments would work best for each individual patient.In addition to her clinical and research work, Dr. Sharifi serves as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care.Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, cooking and baking, and playing the violin.If you listen to your patients, you will find out everything you need to know to give them the best care.

Dr. Sharifi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

Dr. Sharifi is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Medicine
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

University Hospital Breast Center
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sharifi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Breast Cancer

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marina N. Sharifi

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Marina N. Sharifi by calling their office at 608-916-0500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Marina N. Sharifi a top-rated expert for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marina N. Sharifi is classified as an Advanced expert for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Marina N. Sharifi specialize in?

While Dr. Marina N. Sharifi is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Marina N. Sharifi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Marina N. Sharifi has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Marina N. Sharifi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Marina N. Sharifi accept my insurance?

Dr. Marina N. Sharifi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-916-0500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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