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Sharon P Deskins

Sharon P Deskins, MD

Internal Medicine

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (269) 983-0500

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
  • Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals

About Sharon P Deskins

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming

To earn the "Safe and Affirming" designation, providers individually complete an online training program which includes modules developed by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. For more information, click here.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Primary Care Royalton
    • phone: 269-983-0500
    • fax: 269-429-2240

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Internal Medicine, 1986
  • Internship: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Internal Medicine, 1984
  • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1983

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986

Insurance

Search plans
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Claritev
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • Lakeland Care Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

180 ratings, 63 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    She listens , takes time to explain things to me and follows up afterwards

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    She is a good Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    She’s the reason why I come there she is very knowledgeable. Very thorough doesn’t jump to conclusions listens to me. I am very confident in what she says.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    She is very smart person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    She is always kind.A good listener. Cares as much as I do about my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    I have been with Dr. Deskins for 30+ years. I am and have been satisfied with her care and attention. She listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    She was caring, attentive, and genuinely seems interested in my wellbeing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Super doctor xxxxx five stars . Very thoughtful, problem solver includes patient in care .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    She’s wonderful! Don’t let her retire,LOL

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    She a good listener, caring, and very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Patient and thoroughly checked on me and asked questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    She’s very thorough about the care I get. And carefully goes over everything in my blood work and lifestyle.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I like her as a person. She is very competent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Excellent Doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Very thorough, compassionate and good listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    She’s more on time. Listens. Goes over everything in my chart. Makes sure to ask if I have any questions. (I haven’t walked out of an appt in a long time).

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr.Deskins is the best,she cares about the little things not putting you on a whole bunch of meds

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    She is one of the best physician I have encountered at Corewell Health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Knowledgeable and humorous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Very positive and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    She is agreat have a caring spirit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Very knowledgeable, very compassionate, very understanding and methodicalin her diagnosis

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Everyone was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    A caring doctor who works with me as a partner in my own health care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I love Dr. Deskins, I hope she doesn't retire anytime soon. I trust her with my Healthcare concerns and plan of care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    She is awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I don't want any other physician handling my well care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    I have a great deal of confidence in my care under Dr. Deskins.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Cares about my overall health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    She is a very understanding Dr. & very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    She is very competent and also willing to listen and respect your need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    She’s been my PCP for years now and will continue to be with the practice as a patient always recommend places when I here other people struggling not to be heard or understood by their providers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Deskins is knowledgeable, caring , people oriented and a problem solver . Super doctor .+++++

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Excellent care giver provider, friendly, open and very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Super doctor, knowledgeable, intelligent, caring and concerned .

  • No RatingReviewed on 8/8/2025

    All is well!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr Deskins has been my doctor over 20 years,and is more like family to me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    She listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    She is allright

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    She is a wonderful provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    She is a good Doctor and she cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Deskins , she is one of a kind person. You go to another doctor for advice and they ask about what is your dr,name is and just say her name and thier eyes light up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Always very caring & understanding with her patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    I have been with Dr.Deskins for about 30 years she is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    I feel comfortable talking to her. I trust her ability to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    She is professional but always caring and never rushes our visits.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr. Deskins is very thorough and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    She’s exceptional. My doctor for 30 years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    I’ve seen her fior years and feel very comfortable with her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Treats me like a friend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Have seen Dr. Deskins for many years and we are on the same wavelength concerning my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Keep up the great work!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Would rather that response would be sooner than 24 hours later

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Caring and understanding of my wellbeing

  • No RatingReviewed on 2/28/2025

    Careing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2025

    It was a.great visit, I received the information I needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2025

    I leave feeling like my health is taken care of.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2025

    Dr. Sharon Deskins is a super doctor . +++++

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    Dr. Deskins provides excellent care for her patients . Explains everything exceptionally well .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2025

    The case manager. Was very involved.