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Dr. Alexander Shar, MD

Dr. Alexander Shar, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Shar, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Moscow Med Stomatology Institute in 1987. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

4950 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(323) 783-4011

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shar specializes in the area of Hematology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Shar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shar

2.2
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
25%
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4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
67%
67%

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He was blunt and rude with a “I know best” attitude. He made a misinformed recommendation regarding medications I’ve been on for 2yrs. It seemed like he didn’t review my chart for more than a minute and yet he felt he could debunk my previous diagnoses. He also called some of my concerns “irrelevant”. Will not see him again.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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SB – Jan 11, 2025
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I consider Dr. Shar to be an excellent physician. He listens to concerns. He's thoughtful. He's a wonderful communicator. He gives you 100% of his attention. He displays self confidence, which in turn promote confidence. It's very assuring to know that your doctor knows what he's talking about & doing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 16, 2019
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Yes he can seem cold. He is very smart though he may appear impatient at times. He doesn’t show empathy easily but there were tears in his eyes once. I believe he cured me. I am 7 years past treatment now. He won’t coddle patients but I trusted him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
CA – Nov 16, 2018
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Rude, condescending, arrogant, uncaring, unprofessional. Lacks empathy. More concerned with listening to himself speak. Didn't know a single thing about my medical history. Call an unrelated medical diagnosis "BS". Complete and total waste of time. He shouldn't be practicing medicine anymore. I have yet to see a doctor with less compassion. I am not sure why anyone would keep him on their staff. I guess he forgot about the oath he took.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Tracey in Tehachapi, CA – Aug 21, 2018
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Horrible Doctor. He's lazy, rude, and sadistic. I have a mystery illness and the diagnosis he gave me doesn't quite fit. I researched based on his dx and when I asked for additional blood work to rule out another possibility, he refused. I pleaded to rule it out and he told me to leave his office. I've been misdiagnosed at Kaiser for 7 months and they finally found an abnormality in my blood. I'm not about to let it go until I'm 100% sure. If you value your health, do not use this doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Oct 19, 2017
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Cold, unfeeling. Horrific bedside manner. Single worst experience with any doctor during battle with cancer (saw 10 different oncologists over course of year). Wouldn't recommend him to worst enemy. If I could give a lower score, I would. Never forget his face or how unnecessarily cold he was.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 30, 2016
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  • Hematology & Oncology

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  • Abbott Northwest Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Minnesota

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Metrohealth Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Moscow Med Stomatology Institute

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #0144950 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027
1
Office1515 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027
2
Kaiser Permanente1230 7th Ave Longview, WA 98632
3

Practice

PeaceHealth St John Medical Center Laboratory1615 Delaware St Longview, WA 98632
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center

    1615 Delaware St
    Longview, WA 98632
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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