Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Shara P. Israel, MD
Stamford Health Medical Group Member
About Me
Dr. Shara Israel is a primary care physician, board certified in internal medicine. She graduated from Stuyvesant High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from both Barnard College and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She earned her medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia Medical School in New York and completed her residency in internal medicine at Cornell University/New York Hospital.
Dr. Israel was associate residency director of the internal medicine residency program and medical director of the ambulatory clinics at Stamford Hospital before joining her primary care practice in 2007. She is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and is regularly recognized by her peers as a “Best Doctor in NY and Fairfield County.” Dr. Israel enjoys her diverse patient practice and the comradery of working with her many colleagues in the community. She has served on several hospital committees and is currently a director on the Board of Stamford Health.
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Specialties
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Special Interests
Languages
English
Hebrew -
Education & Training
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Residency
New York Hospital
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Patient Reviews & Comments
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Insurance Accepted
The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.
² Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans; excluding BlueCare Prime
³ Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
⁴ Including Medicare
Published Work
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