Summary

Dr. Sharifa Alhassan is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, along with internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from King Saud University Riyadh College of Medicine and completed her residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center. With 19 years of experience in practice, Dr. Alhassan brings extensive knowledge to the care of patients with hormonal and metabolic conditions.

Dr. Alhassan is affiliated with The University of Toledo Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Wyomissing, West Reading, and Pottstown. She focuses on treating conditions such as hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes, including diabetes management in children and teens. Her expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests and thyroid function panels to help diagnose and monitor thyroid-related conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • The University Of Toledo Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Sharifa Jaffar Alhassan has 3 locations

Tower Health Medical Group Endocrinology And Diabetes Center

1001 Reed Ave Ste 402Wyomissing, PA 19610
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Reading Hospital

420 S 5th AveWest Reading, PA 19611

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Dr. Sharifa Jaffar Alhassan, MDDr. Lina Paola Huerta Saenz, MDDr. Sheila Chellappa, MDDr. Sandra Patricia Tobon, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismInternal MedicineNeuroradiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
19 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Wyomissing , PAReading , PACoatesville , PAEden Prairie , MN
Med School: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY RIYADH Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando Med School: Universidad Del Valle Escuela De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sharifa Jaffar Alhassan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • PA Health and Wellness - Medicaid
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Travelers - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sharifa Jaffar Alhassan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sharifa Jaffar Alhassan has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Sharifa Jaffar Alhassan holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at The University Of Toledo Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from KING SAUD UNIVERSITY RIYADH and King Saud University Riyadh College Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Alhassan's NPI number is 1902240468.

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