Helen Scharko, MD 4.9/5 What is this? View Comments Share this Provider Specialties Family Medicine Gender Female Languages English Accepting Patients Yes Referral Required No Accepts Children Yes Biography Dr. Scharko is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing at Tanner Primary Care of Roanoke. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Education Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (Birmingham, AL) Internship: Baptist Health (Montgomery, AL) - Family Medicine Residency: St. Vincent's East (Birmingham, AL) - Family Medicine Boards American Board of Family Medicine Hospital Affiliations Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama Locations Tanner Primary Care of Roanoke 965 Highway 431 Roanoke, AL 36274 Phone: 334-863-2141 Hours Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.www.primarycareroanoke.org Physician Blog Posts Five Benefits of FiberFiber — we all know about it, but we’re not getting enough of it. While we associate fiber with digestive health, there are more benefits for your body than you know when it comes to fiber.Five Benefits of FiberFiber — we all know about it, but we’re not getting enough of it. While we associate fiber with digestive health, there are more benefits for your body than you know when it comes to fiber. Start a new search Back to search results ProfileLocations and Contact InfoBiography Helen Scharko, MD Gender Groups Tanner Medical Group Hide All Provider Comments October 28, 2024 I don't usually make dr appts. But she was very easy to talk to and very thorough. Very helpful. October 24, 2024 Dr. Scharko and her nurses are wonderful!! Never had a bad experience there!! October 21, 2024 Trying to get my husband to see Dr. Scharko he just doesn't like going to the doctor in general. October 18, 2024 Excellent care ! Dr.Sharco does an excellent job ! She listens and is very relatable ! October 18, 2024 Helen is an outstanding medical care giver. October 17, 2024 Love the eye contact and care of the doctor. Explained everything in details. Wonderful doctor. Can't praise Dr. Sharko enough. October 17, 2024 Dr. Scharko is a good listener and smart and quick to resolve health issues. October 16, 2024 Very satisfied with my visit October 12, 2024 I am so happy to have Dr. Scharko as my primary doctor. She truly listens, offers great advice and is extremely professional and compassionate. I absolutely appreciate her tremendously. Thank you for all that you do. October 10, 2024 DR SHARKO IS THE MOST CARING PERSON. SHE IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST October 02, 2024 I have recommended Dr. Scharko to several friends/family! She is awesome. September 23, 2024 Would recommend to anyone. September 23, 2024 Takes time to look at my charts & listen to me - explains stuff good - do not feel rushed like she is only after my money she seems to care. September 20, 2024 Dr. Sharko is the best caring doctor I've ever had! September 01, 2024 Dr. Scharko is absolutely amazing and compassionate and kind. August 28, 2024 I was concerned when Dr. Peterson retired. He had been my doctor for 30 years. Dr. Scharko has been excellent. August 19, 2024 Dr. Scharko appears to be a very caring doctor and gives her undivided attention to her patients . August 16, 2024 Dr. Helen Scharko is the best. August 14, 2024 She checked my allergies before the shots I needed August 06, 2024 Dr scharko is a wonderful dr. Listens answers my questions never makes me feel like she is on a hurry to get to next patience August 05, 2024 Excellent care from both the nurse and physician. July 26, 2024 Dr. Scharko is very hard to get an appointment with unless it is months away. July 24, 2024 Exactly as I would wanted. No changes needed June 27, 2024 Scharko is great! June 26, 2024 We are VERY happy with Dr. Scharko and we trust her completely. June 25, 2024 No comment at this time. June 11, 2024 Dr Scharko has the best bedside manner. She took the time to listen to my concerns and set up a plan to figure out what is causing my symptoms. May 16, 2024 Very thorough and pleasant. May 13, 2024 I really appreciate the changes that are being made instead of being a lab rat you are actually a participant in your health care ! April 28, 2024 Helen Sharko is great! April 24, 2024 Really cares and listens to your problems April 18, 2024 Dr. Scharko is the best. April 12, 2024 The only thing is I think I was supposed to get XRays today and didn't realize until I got home. April 12, 2024 I really enjoyed meeting Dr Scharko. She had great bedside manner and addressed all my questions and concerns. Made me feel at ease being that it was my first visit with her. Friendly and knowledgeable. March 23, 2024 Both ladies were extremely wonderful and very helpful March 21, 2024 I have already recommended people that are now going March 15, 2024 Dr. Scharko is the best physician I have ever been to and literally saved my life. (Double pneumonia). I was terribly sick. She is extraordinarily intelligent, warm and I always learn a multitude of things after my visit with her. Quite simply, she's an exceptional physician. March 14, 2024 It was my first time seeing Dr. Helen J Scharko and she was very thorough and very knowledgeable. I loved how she discussed everything with me. March 13, 2024 Dr. Scharko p)was very patience and explained co dition and treatment. Had a very good Interaction with her on my first visit. February 29, 2024 She seems in putting your health first February 22, 2024 Dr was great getting in to see her was terrible,,rude and cold hearted. This is not a primary care office February 20, 2024 Loved the doctor and nurse. Very plesent and knowledgeable. February 16, 2024 Jessica and Dr scharco was great February 09, 2024 Very pleased with visit, have already suggested other people to this doctor. February 01, 2024 Was not any discussion on treatment January 29, 2024 Very happy with Dr Sharkco, she spent a lot of time with me. January 24, 2024 Dr Sharko is the the doctor I always hoped to find with her friendly personality and professional caring ability January 23, 2024 Dr Scharko is absolutely the best! January 18, 2024 Highly impressed with doctor January 16, 2024 I am very impressed with Dr Scharco January 05, 2024 Dr Scharko is the best thing that's ever happened to Tanner. December 28, 2023 Always listens to your problem and discuss it with you December 28, 2023 Dr. Scharko and nurse Jessica are phenomenal. December 27, 2023 I have already recommended Tanner December 26, 2023 The Doctor was fantastic December 19, 2023 The nurse and doctor were very effective in communication and addressed any and all of my concerns. December 19, 2023 I really like Dr Sharko! December 14, 2023 Dr was very knowledgeable and concerned about problem. December 05, 2023 When I got in the back she was very concerned and moved quickly with what I needed. December 01, 2023 Explained everything and setup needed tests. Brought up things I never thought of and has a way of easing my mind. November 28, 2023 Loved her! November 22, 2023 This was my first visit with this doctor Dr. Helen was very helpful, caring and knowledgeable. I'm glad she is my new doctor. November 08, 2023 I love Dr.Helen Sharko, she is so informative and breaks everything down in a way that I understand! November 07, 2023 I Love Dr Scharko and will continue to use her! She's amazing October 20, 2023 Was very pleased with first visit with doctor. October 18, 2023 Health care has been steady improving since I changed Drs. October 18, 2023 Very understanding October 17, 2023 Every Dr Office anywhere should be like this one October 13, 2023 Dr. Scharko is honest. She's a doctor but still remains human. I drive an hour specifically because I couldn't ask for a better doctor. October 11, 2023 Dr Sharko is the best doctor I have seen in a very long time. I am so glad she has come to Roanoke. I feel heard and not looked down upon. October 07, 2023 Doctor listen to all my thoughts of medical issue I was having and listen very well to help bring an answer. Doctor was very caring to bring great medical attention to my issue. August 18, 2023 Very professional and very caring! August 02, 2023 Really like Dr. Scharko. So very thorough. I guess since she's seeing new patients like me, she tookLots of time with patients before me. I don't expect to wait an hour the next time. July 27, 2023 Very informative July 25, 2023 Will be using this facility & doctor in the future. June 29, 2023 Very satisfied June 28, 2023 I couldn't ask for a more caring Doctor than Dr.Sharko or more efficient she goes through all my medications she makes sure they all go together without making any complications for me she always wants to know how I am feeling if their is anything I need to talk to her about concerning my health June 26, 2023 Very nice & smart doctor!! June 08, 2023 Dr Skarko was great and did a wonderful job. 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