Overview
Sharon Balter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Island City, New York.
Dr. Balter is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Legionnaire Disease, Monkeypox, Typhus, and Hepatitis A.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
4209 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
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. Sharon Balter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sharon Balter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sharon Balter by calling their office at 347-396-2674. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sharon Balter a top-rated expert for Legionnaire Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sharon Balter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Legionnaire Disease, 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. Sharon Balter specialize in?
While Dr. Sharon Balter is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Legionnaire Disease, Monkeypox, and Typhus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Sharon Balter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sharon Balter has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Legionnaire Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sharon Balter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sharon Balter accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharon Balter accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-396-2674 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Balter isDistinguished. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- Advanced
- MonkeypoxDr. Balter isAdvanced. Learn about Monkeypox.
- TyphusDr. Balter isAdvanced. Learn about Typhus.
- Experienced
- BotulismDr. Balter isExperienced. Learn about Botulism.
- COVID-19Dr. Balter isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Disseminated Intravascular CoagulationDr. Balter isExperienced. Learn about Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.
- Ebola Virus DiseaseDr. Balter isExperienced. Learn about Ebola Virus Disease.
- FluDr. Balter isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- HepatitisDr. Balter isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.

