Overview
Dr. Sharma is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include sepsis, ICU mobility, pulmonary rehabilitation and medical leadership. Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Sharma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease.
Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.
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950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
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Dr. Sharma has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Dr. Ramakrishna is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. His clinical interests include interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and general sleep medicine. Dr. Ramakrishna earned his medical degree from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute in India. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Ramakrishna is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease, sleep medicine, critical care medicine and internal medicine. Dr. Ramakrishna is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Geisinger Community Medical Center - Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Shetty is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include pulmonary rehabilitation and general pulmonary medicine. Dr. Shetty attended Armed Forces Medical College, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at the State University of New York, University Hospital of Brooklyn. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Shetty is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Shetty is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Arkless is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include lung nodule management and lung cancer diagnosis and staging. His research interests include sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Dr. Arkless earned his medical degree from the University of Leicester College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, in the United Kingdom. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, a fellowship in critical care medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Norwalk Hospital. Dr. Arkless is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Arkless is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alvin K. Sharma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alvin K. Sharma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alvin K. Sharma by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alvin K. Sharma a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvin K. Sharma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alvin K. Sharma specialize in?
While Dr. Alvin K. Sharma is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Alvin K. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvin K. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
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