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William Sharfman

William Sharfman, MD

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients

32 Insurances Accepted

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 1500, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • JHH Kimmel Cancer Center Viragh
      • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      Cleveland Clinic

      Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, 1989

      Cleveland Clinic

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 1985

      The University of Toledo College of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1982

      Board Certifications

      Medical Oncology

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989

      Internal Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
      Search plans
      • Aetna
      • Amerigroup District of Columbia
      • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
      • Beech Street
      • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • Evernorth Behavioral Health
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • JAI Medical Systems
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • Kaiser Permanente
      • KeyCare
      • Maryland Physicians Care
      • Medicaid DC
      • Medicaid Maryland
      • Medicare Maryland
      • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
      • South Central Preferred (SCP)
      • Superior Vision
      • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
      • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

      Reviews

      4.9 of 5 stars

      287 Ratings, 64 Reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/24/2024

        Excellent provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/24/2024

        I travel two hours to be treated by Dr. Sharfman because he is the best in the field.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        Excellent, always answers my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/19/2024

        Excellent provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/11/2024

        Very Good experience !

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/11/2024

        The best treatment, always excellent care and concern

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/7/2024

        Dr. Sharfman is an expert in his field, yet he is kind, he listens, he's easy to talk to, and, in him, I have the utmost confidence.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/3/2024

        Awesome and Caring Doctor!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/26/2024

        Excellent, been seeing Dr. Sharfman for 7 years

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/19/2024

        He was VERY Compassionate,Professional, and Respectful! In my whole journey for this health issue, He was the most helpful and hopeful for me!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2024

        Dr Sharfman is kind, caring and thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        I feel like I'm being well cared for . I basically am putting my life in Dr's hands and feel good about doing so .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        Dr. Sharfman is a very thoughtful and kind man. He is very thorough and explains everything and answers all my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/16/2024

        Dr Sharfman was a refreshing example of how to treat patients. He was engaged, thoughtful, very thorough in questioning and listening to my responses, as well as positive and educational making sure I understood and was comfortable. He was an absolutely delightful and I would highly recommend him to everyone

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/11/2024

        Excellent physician who has provided oncology treatment for the last six years.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/11/2024

        Dr Sharfman is the top Melanoma Cancer Oncologist at JH he shares direct experience & knowledge with regular updates in understanding terms,

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2024

        Awesome!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2024

        Provider was knowledgeable, timely, courteous, and friendly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/3/2024

        Dr. Sharfman is top quality in all respects.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/1/2024

        Very knowledgeable and courteous. Very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/11/2023

        He's the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/6/2023

        We have great faith in him

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/4/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is simply amazing! He has a wonderful "bedside manner" and explains things in terms I can understand. I have 100% confidence that he will cure my illness.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/4/2023

        Dr. Sharfman was friendly, attentive and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/29/2023

        I'm very pleased to be seen by Dr. Sharfman. I know he is one of the best in the world at what he does and I feel privilege to be able to be treated by him for a potentially serious health issue.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2023

        Great Guy

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/20/2023

        R sharfman is my hero. He saved my life

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/19/2023

        Dr. Sharif man is one of the most knowledgeable and personable doctors out there. He is also a great communicator, especially for his specialty.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/19/2023

        Dr Sharfman is a very caring and very knowledgeable person

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/14/2023

        Dr. Sharfman was most attentive and concerned about my receiving the best possible care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2023

        Dr Sharfman is excellent and I feel I'm here after a melanoma because of his care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/9/2023

        Very knowledgeable & Thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2023

        Highest level of knowledge about my condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2023

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/30/2023

        Excellent, empathetic. Easy to talk to

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is the best, I am lucky to have him in my corner

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2023

        Excellent care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/24/2023

        Doctor Scharfman is wonderful. I'm very fortunate to have him as my provider. He had helped me immensely.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/15/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is a tremendous care giver! Knowledgeable, considerate and empathetic, he treats me like a family friend instead of a transient client.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2023

        Insightful and knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2023

        De. Sharfman is wonderful! He has been my oncologist for 16 years. I trust him and appreciate the time he takes with me during my appointments.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/10/2023

        Dr. Scharfsman MD is an absolute gentleman and a competent, compassionate provider. I have absolute trust In and respect for him. I am grateful he is my doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/8/2023

        I feel I have received excellent care throughout the two-year course of my treatment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/4/2023

        Clear explanations

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2023

        He's the best.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2023

        Puts me at ease. Listens

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is very understanding and empathetic with Marion and myself (Marion's guardian)

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2023

        Thankful for all he does to help keep cancer in remission.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2023

        We have been in the care of Dr. Sharman for over 10years--we think he is the very best---we are so grateful for all he has done

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/27/2023

        Concerned about my overall health and a good listener.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2023

        Dr Sharfman is very professional and he has been excellent throughout the years for which I have been in his care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2023

        He's the best, and I would not use anyone else They're all great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2023

        My wife and I love Dr Sharfman!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2023

        First class. Saved .yife

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/6/2023

        I am so blessed to have Dr. Sharfman taking care of me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2023

        An excellent clinician with superb interpersonal skills.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is the best. Dealing with cancer diagnosis is not easy but Dr. Sharfman provided great information and emotional support.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2023

        He's the Best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is an outstanding physician whom I've been seeing for 23 years since my melanoma was discovered in 2000. He is extremely competent and compassionate. Although very busy, he never rushes visits and always listens. I am honored to have him for my doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2023

        Saved my life and remains attentive and dedicated to my care. My hero!

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2023

        Dr. Sharfman is an excellent medical provider! He listens, requests the necessary tests, and follows up to examine the result and ensure that I understand them.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2023

        Very professional and informative

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/3/2023

        Dr Sharfman is the best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2023

        Excellent Doctor.