Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-55
- Older Adult >55
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Sharita Nagaraj
“I value building rapport with my patients. It’s important to honor the whole person, not just their condition. Ultimately, this leads to better health outcomes.”
Care Philosophy:
Sharita Nagaraj, MD, FACS, treats each patient as she would a member of her own family, offering compassionate, evidence-based guidance and honest reassurance. Dr. Nagaraj empowers patients to take ownership of their health and actively participate in their care. She believes open communication is essential and prioritizes answering her patients' questions.
Medical Specialty:
With nearly a decade of experience, Dr. Nagaraj specializes in general surgery, breast surgery and endoscopy.
Professional Achievements:
A member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Dr. Nagaraj earned her Doctor of Medicine from Stony Brook School of Medicine in New York. Her bachelor’s degree in biology was earned from Cornell University.
Pronouns
She/her
Video
Locations
- General Surgery at Northern Arizona Healthcare
- 340 South Willard Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Get Directions
- phone: 928-649-7969
- fax: 928-649-7921
- Breast Care Clinic at Northern Arizona Healthcare
- 3700 West State Route 89A, Suite B, Sedona, AZ 86336
- Get Directions
- phone: 928-204-4180
- fax: 928-204-4181
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School- Rutgers (New Jersey), General Surgery
- Medical Education: SUNY State University of New York-Stony Brook School of Medicine, MD
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
100 ratings, 16 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
I have only good things to say about Dr. Sharita Nagaraj. She is an excellent surgeon and her kindness and compassion made all the difference.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Overall visit was very reassuring that my medical needs were heard and addressed with top level professionalism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very careful listener gave clear thoughtful answers. Better than any in the past.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Nagaraj very professional, easy to talk with, informative about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Dr. Nagaraj is an awesome general surgeon. She went over all my concerns and what my plan going forward is. I felt confident in her assessment of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
She asked me if it was okay to take the visit. I really appreciated her doing that. Instead of staring at a computer the whole time, she actually looked/spoke to me. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I would definitely recommend Dr. Nagaraj
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Excellent doctor. Very caring and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very experienced and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
The Dr was so helpful and ask a number of questions about my health problem, she was able to schedule a procedure within 2 weeks, I was very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
The doctor was caring, thoughtful, thorough, information and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
She is the best I have dealt with in the 12 years I lived here! Absolute confidence in her abilities/care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Nagaraj is A1Very professional and talented
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Very good isn't high enough.