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Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD
4.6 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD is an Internist in Saint Joseph, MI.
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Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Saint Joseph, MI
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41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD is an Internist in Saint Joseph, MI.

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Dr. Deskins graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR in 1983 and completed a residency at Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center.Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD is an Internist in Saint Joseph, MI and has 41 years experience. Dr. Deskins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital. At present, Dr. Deskins received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Deskins' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Deskins is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Locations

  1. 1 Lakeland Medical Practices
    3950 Hollywood Rd Ste 270, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 983-0500
    Monday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital
    1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 983-8262
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Corewell Health Niles Hospital
    31 N Saint Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 683-5510
  4. 4 Office
    820 Lester Ave Ste 203, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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  5. 5 Van's Medical Equipment of Lakeland
    3900 Hollywood Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 428-4411

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4.6
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Mar 01, 2023
Very thorough in explanations and is always attentive to what you have to say. She knows her stuff.
Elaine Osmun — Mar 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1984
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Residency

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  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Deskins' profile.

Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sharon Deskins, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

    1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

    400 Medical Park Dr, Watervliet, MI