Marla D. Lipsyc-Sharf, MD
Accepting New Patients

Marla D. Lipsyc-Sharf, MD

  • Breast Medical Oncology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Parkside Cancer Care |
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 304, Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-998-4747
+1 more location

About

Dr. Marla Lipsyc-Sharf is a breast medical oncologist who practices in Encino and Santa Monica. She treats patients with breast cancer and is a dedicated clinical-translational breast cancer researcher. She has particular expertise in caring for premenopausal women with breast cancer, and her research is focused on young women with breast cancer, hormone receptor positive breast cancers, and prognostic and predictive biomarkers.

Dr. Lipsyc-Sharf received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York, NY where she graduated with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism honor societies. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and her medical oncology fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Mass General Brigham, both in Boston, MA. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in applied mathematics at Columbia University and completed additional training in epidemiology and biostatistics through the Program in Clinical Effectiveness at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowship

Hematology & Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Mass General Brigham, 2023

Residency

Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2020

Degree

MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2017

Related Clinical Trials

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Breast Cancer Care

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
132 total ratings | 25 reviews
5.0
March 14, 2025
1. My experience with Dr. Sharf. was very insightful and healing. In discussing my situation with her, I felt truly supported by her engagement. Dr. Sharf is someone for whom this profession is truly a calling. She’s someone who has great empathy and who really cares about the patient. Her beside manner is perfect. It seems to be common practice these days to get the patients in and out of the doctor’s office as soon as possible to make way for the next patient. Such an approach can make one feel undervalued and more of a number than an actual person. With Dr. Sharf, I felt seen and heard, which is important when one is struggling to communicate an issue. We need that time and in this case I was given that and more. I left our appointment feeling so much better about myself. That, in turn, is a form of healing that many other doctors/hospitals should take note of. It’s fundamental, yet not given enough priority. Thank god there are doctors like Dr. Sharf practicing out there. They make the world a better place. Thank you, Dr. Sharf!!
5.0
March 13, 2025
She is caring and put some good time to talk about my future treatment.
5.0
March 12, 2025
She is respectful, caring, and listens well.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Dr Sharf took the time to explain what type on cancer I have and what the care plan will be after we repeat some imaging studies. She was very clear and to the point
5.0
February 13, 2025
Dr. Lipsyc-Sharf was caring and professional. She answered all my questions about my health and the UCLA Clinical trial I am doing. She is very well informed.
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