Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Sharmineh Shams

Internal Medicine
Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.
5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
Visalia, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
8
conditions
Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.
5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
Visalia, CA 

Overview

Sharmineh Shams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California.

Dr. Shams is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, TMJ Disorders, Obesity in Children, and Peptic Ulcer.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Shams is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.
5400 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291

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.

1 Total Publications

A potentially common peptide target in secreted heat shock protein-90α for hypoxia-inducible factor-1α-positive tumors.
A potentially common peptide target in secreted heat shock protein-90α for hypoxia-inducible factor-1α-positive tumors.
Journal: Molecular biology of the cell
Published: December 23, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sharmineh Shams

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sharmineh Shams?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sharmineh Shams by calling their office at 559-738-7565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sharmineh Shams a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sharmineh Shams is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypothyroidism, 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. Sharmineh Shams specialize in?

While Dr. Sharmineh Shams is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, TMJ Disorders, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Sharmineh Shams participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sharmineh Shams has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypothyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Sharmineh Shams's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sharmineh Shams accept my insurance?

Dr. Sharmineh Shams accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-738-7565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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