
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Sharl S Azar
Dr. Sharl Azar is a hematologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School and the medical director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center. He received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology while also serving as Chief Fellow. He went on to complete an advanced fellowship in hemostasis and thrombosis at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Azar is passionate about the care of patients with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and other hemoglobin disorders. His work focuses on improving systems of care and political advocacy for patients living with sickle cell disease to build a true medical home while combatting inequities in health care. He also sees patients with bleeding and clotting disorders, disorders red cell and platelet function, and hemolysis.
Follow Dr. Azar on Twitter: @TheSickleDoc
Locations
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Hematology at Boston
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7b, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-4000
- fax: 617-724-6801
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center at Boston
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7b, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-4000
- fax: 617-724-6801
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UC San Diego School of Medicine, Hemostasis/Thrombosis, 2020
- Fellowship: Oregon Health and Sciences University Hospital, Hematology/Oncology, 2016
- Residency: Oregon Health and Sciences University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2013
- Medical Education: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
80 ratings, 28 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 3/5/2026
Dt Azar was an excellent educator and told me a lot about the various markers in my blood work in the past that were reassuring and the things he will look at in the next sample which may explain my intermittent anemia . He is a personable physician and easy to talk with
- Reviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Azar is absolutely the best always listens and explains everything in a way I understand
- Reviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Azar is arguably, my favorite physician (and I have a lot). He's pleasant, easy to talk to, listens, provides answers in a way that you can understand. He is truly an asset to MGH.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
Best physician I have ever been to. Awesome bedside manner
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Informative knowledgeable considerate doctor. He answered many un asked questions
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
Great and professional environment
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
He is very detailed in his description of my condition
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
he's the best
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Very helpful, informative, kind,and respectful of me and my health
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Azar is absolutely wonderful. He listens to everything I say and he's so caring and just makes me feel completely at ease.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Azar is a great doctor. He always explains my labs to me so I can understand
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
I feel extremely lucky for being Dr. Azar's patient. He is respectful, friendly, approachable, on top of being extremely knowledgeable as a scientist and doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Azar is very approachable and so kind.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
I am very confident in his ability to manage my care.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
The provider was well prepared, clearly explained future treatments, and respected my views and questions.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr Azar is the most patient and easy doctor to talk to .... he explains everything... I feel he is truly listening and cares ... he is the BEST doctor I have ever met !
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
At my appointment with Dr. Azar, he went through my situation extremely throughly and explained everything to me so that it was easily understood. I was very impressed and would highly recommend Dr. Azar to anyone. I've seen a lot of doctors in the past few years and Dr. Azar is tops!
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
Using the history of my test results, Dr. Azar provided cogent, realistic plan options going forward. His positive guidance and advice reinforced my hopes for a successful outcome.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Azar answered and explained in detail all of my questions. He explained why he was not concerned about blood clots and what would be concerning. We also discussed in detail what medications could interfere with my clots. He also took time with my husband to explain what his recent test results showed.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Doctor was extremely caring, explained diagnosis and meds to be taken. He was extremely patient and answered all my questions in detail. I am very thankful for the excellent care I received.
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Everyone very professional. Happy
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr Azar is wonderful and smart and has a great way with patients. I am glad he is my doctor!!
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Azar a very good doctor. He listens to me and is concerned about my medical situation.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Azar is the best Doctor ever! He saved my life. He is a wonderful human being! I just love him!!
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Excellent meeting Very helpful
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. Azar was very friendly and approachable. He respected my thoughts and opinions, and my overall experience with my health issue. He explained the situation and our options using simple words and concepts (as much as possible), and made sure I understood everything. I really appreciate the fact that he took the time to read my medical history (I sent the translated documents to him via Patient Gateway). I felt like we were on the same page.
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
He is amazing. Very kind and knowledgeable doctor.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
I think Dr. Azar is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anybody. He is very kind. He is very knowledgeable. He explains my questions when I ask things. I think he is probably one of the better doctors that probably MGH has.