Summary

Dr. Alexander Shar is an oncologist specializing in cancer care with 39 years of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry Named After AI Evdokimov and completed his residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Dr. Shar provides care to patients in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Shar practices at the Cancer Center at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, and Saint John Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as multiple myeloma and iron deficiency anemia. His expertise includes providing infusion therapy for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 39 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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3.8 
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Longview , WALongview , WALongview , WALongview , WA
Med School: Moscow State Univ Of Medicine And Dentistry Named After Ai Evdokimov Med School: Siriraj Hospital Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alexander Shar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AgeRight Advantage
  • Amerigroup Washington
  • Care Oregon
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Coordinated Care Washington
  • Devoted Health
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid Oregon Health Plan
  • Medicaid Washington
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan Network
  • Pacific Medical Centers
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plan (PPO)
  • Provider Network of America
  • Regence - Oregon & Washington
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare
  • Washington State Labor & Industries

Medical Specialties

Alexander Shar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alexander Shar has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncologist/hematologist

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Alexander Shar holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Moscow State Univ Of Medicine And Dentistry Named After Ai Evdokimov in 1987.

NPI Number

Alexander Shar's NPI number is 1033280920.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Alexander Shar's office located?
Alexander Shar's office is located at 1615 Delaware St, Longview, WA, 98632.
Is Alexander Shar accepting new patients?
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Does Alexander Shar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Alexander Shar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Alexander Shar affiliated with?
Alexander Shar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Cha Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, and Saint John Medical Center.
Does Alexander Shar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Alexander Shar accepts on their Vitals profile.

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