Experienced in Pneumonia

Dr. Shashi Sharma

Pulmonary Medicine
Internal Medicine Associates PC
121 N 20th St, #6, 
Opelika, AL 

Experienced in Pneumonia
Internal Medicine Associates PC
121 N 20th St, #6, 
Opelika, AL 
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Overview

Shashi Sharma is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Pneumonia.

Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AL
Hospital Affiliations
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Internal Medicine Associates PC
121 N 20th St, #6, Opelika, AL 36801
Call: 334-749-3385

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


52 Total Publications

Clinical immunization safety assessment (CISA) project: COVID-19 vaccine consultations and case reviews.
Clinical immunization safety assessment (CISA) project: COVID-19 vaccine consultations and case reviews.
Journal: Vaccine
Published: March 03, 2025
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