Rebecca Sharim
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Rebecca Sharim

Rheumatology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Rheumatology-Highland Avenue
2300 Highland Avenue, Building A, 2nd Floor, 
Bethlehem, PA 
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience

Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Rheumatology-Highland Avenue
2300 Highland Avenue, Building A, 2nd Floor, 
Bethlehem, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | I believe that patients and providers need to work together as a team. It is important to treat the whole person, not just the disease. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to work together with people to improve quality of life.

Dr. Sharim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Scleroderma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Temple University School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2009, 2009
Residency
Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA- 2012, 2013
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Rheumatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA- 2014, 2015
Hospital Affiliations
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Gateway Health Plan
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Locations

LVH Rheumatology-Highland Avenue
2300 Highland Avenue, Building A, 2nd Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Call: 610-776-5038

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.


5 Total Publications

Perceptions of Infection Risk With Immunomodulatory Medications.
Perceptions of Infection Risk With Immunomodulatory Medications.
Journal: Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases
Published: January 19, 2018
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