
Sharon P Deskins, MD
Internal Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
- Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
About
LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
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Locations
- Corewell Health Primary Care Royalton
- 3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 270, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
- Get Directions
- Phone: 269-983-0500
- Fax: 269-429-2240
Experience
Education
- Residency: Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1986
- Internship: Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, 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
- 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
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
221 Ratings, 84 ReviewsCorewell 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2026
She provides me with a great caring service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2026
Follow up with past present and future things too do and watch for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
Whatever is going on with you Dr. DESKINS WILL MAKE SURE SHE WILL FIND OUT WHAT CAUSE IT EXPLAIN TO YOU CLEARLY WHATS GOING ON AFTER YOU CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THEN SHE WILL TELL YOU WHAT IT TAKES TO GET YOUR BODY BACK TOGETHER. I KNOW IF YOU FOLLOW HER INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL SOON FEEI BETTER AND WHATEVER THE PROBLEM WAS IT'S GONE .Dr.Deskins love her work as well as her patients. We need more Doctors like DR. DESKINS SHE REALLY Have love and concern for the people she cares for she's the best and she gives you the best of care. 💯 percent her heart has the love for the people that are in her care.you can feel the love and the concern she has for you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2026
I see her as caring Dr. Takes time to listen
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Seem very disinterested I felt like I could just go to a kiosk put in my concerns and get an answer or direction for referral
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
She appears to take an interest in her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Dr. Deskins has been my doctor over 33 years. And that no time have I ever had an issue or concern with the cure that I received from her or her team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2026
The very best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2026
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
I’m happy she is my Doctor. She’s kind, caring and listens to her patients. I refer potential patients to her all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
She has been my doctor for probably 15 years now. I feel very comfortable saying whatever I need to say in front of her, and I know she’s going to me the best that she can. She understands my lifestyle and who I am as a person and how that affects my medical health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
Caring and good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
She practices preventive medicine which is what I look for in a physician .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
She always takes her time and listens explains my questions. I love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
She is the best physician in West Michigan!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Always available over past 30 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2026
Great care thank DR
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Love her as my Dr!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
When a provider actually listens and ensures you're comfortable with the "why" behind a treatment plan, it builds a level of trust that is unfortunately rare in a fast-paced medical world.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
She listens , takes time to explain things to me and follows up afterwards
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
She is a good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
She is very smart person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Se is the best, very thorough in her work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
She is always kind.A good listener. Cares as much as I do about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
She was caring, attentive, and genuinely seems interested in my wellbeing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Super doctor xxxxx five stars . Very thoughtful, problem solver includes patient in care .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
She’s wonderful! Don’t let her retire,LOL
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
She a good listener, caring, and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Patient and thoroughly checked on me and asked questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I like her as a person. She is very competent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Excellent Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Very thorough, compassionate and good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
She is one of the best physician I have encountered at Corewell Health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Knowledgeable and humorous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Very positive and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
She is agreat have a caring spirit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Very knowledgeable, very compassionate, very understanding and methodicalin her diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Everyone was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
A caring doctor who works with me as a partner in my own health care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
She is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
I don't want any other physician handling my well care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
I have a great deal of confidence in my care under Dr. Deskins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Cares about my overall health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She is a very understanding Dr. & very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
She is very competent and also willing to listen and respect your need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Deskins is knowledgeable, caring , people oriented and a problem solver . Super doctor .+++++
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Excellent care giver provider, friendly, open and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Super doctor, knowledgeable, intelligent, caring and concerned .
- No RatingReviewed on 8/8/2025
All is well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr Deskins has been my doctor over 20 years,and is more like family to me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
She listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
She is allright
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
She is a wonderful provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
She is a good Doctor and she cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Always very caring & understanding with her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
I have been with Dr.Deskins for about 30 years she is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
I feel comfortable talking to her. I trust her ability to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
She is professional but always caring and never rushes our visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr. Deskins is very thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
She’s exceptional. My doctor for 30 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I’ve seen her fior years and feel very comfortable with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Treats me like a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Keep up the great work!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Would rather that response would be sooner than 24 hours later
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Caring and understanding of my wellbeing
- No RatingReviewed on 2/28/2025
Careing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
It was a.great visit, I received the information I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
I leave feeling like my health is taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr. Sharon Deskins is a super doctor . +++++
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Deskins provides excellent care for her patients . Explains everything exceptionally well .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
The case manager. Was very involved.