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Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 43
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Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 43
Huntington, WV
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12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Huntington, WV.

About

Dr. Sharifa graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CAEN / U.F.R. OF MEDICINE. Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Huntington, WV and has 12 years experience. Dr. Sharifa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Reading Hospital, Cabell Huntington Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Sharifa has experience treating conditions like Leg and Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Polyneuropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sharifa's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sharifa is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Malaise and Fatigue
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Malaise and Fatigue
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Malaise and Fatigue
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Lipid Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Drug Induced Obesity
Female Infertility
Foot Infection
Gestational Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hyperkalemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iodine Deficiency
Joint Pain
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Male Infertility
Menstrual Disorders
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Myxedema Coma
Nail Infection
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Overweight
Perimenopause
Peripheral Edema
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Thyroiditis
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Shortness of Breath
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Immunization Administration
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Options PPO
  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bruce Chertow Diabetes Center
    1249 15th St Ste 3000, Huntington, WV 25701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 691-1000
  2. 2 Endocrinology & Diabetes Center Wyomissing Paper Mill RD. THMG
    1991 State Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-4270
  3. 3 Reading Hospital
    1001 Reed Ave Ste 402, Reading, PA 19610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-4270
  4. 4 Reading Hospital Occupational Health Services
    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA 19611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-0900

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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CAEN / U.F.R. OF MEDICINE
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sharifa's profile.

Dr. Sharifa frequently treats the following conditions: Leg and Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Polyneuropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD is affiliated with Reading Hospital, Cabell Huntington Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jaffar Sharifa, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Cabell Huntington Hospital

    1340 Hal Greer Blvd, Huntington, WV

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA