Overview
Hemant Sharma, MD, MHS, is the Chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children’s National. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine, and the Director of the Food Allergy Program at Children’s National. He has served as the site director of the allergy immunology fellowship program with the National Institutes of Health. He is Director of the FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Clinical Network site at Children’s National. Dr. Sharma completed medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, residency and chief residency at Duke University and pediatric allergy and immunology fellowship at Johns Hopkins. During fellowship, he completed a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a fellowship in Health Media at Nemours. He joined the faculty at Children’s National in 2008. His areas of clinical, advocacy and research interest include racial and socioeconomic health disparities and community-based management of food allergy. He writes a quarterly column in Allergic Living magazine and answers readers’ food allergy questions. He is heavily involved in advocacy, participating in regional and national legislative efforts to improve the health of the food allergy community. Dr. Sharma is board-certified in Pediatrics and in Allergy and Immunology, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, serving on the Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. Due to his efforts on behalf of the food allergy community, he was selected to receive the 2016 FARE Vision Award.
His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Knee Replacement, and Splenectomy.
Dr. Sharma is board certified in Allergy And Immunology: American Board Of Allergy And Immunology, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 143 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 230, Fulton, MD 20759
5028 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 1 Main, Suite 1950, Washington, DC 20010
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
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Dr. Julie Hoover-Fong is a Professor of Genetic Medicine and Pediatrics and Director of the Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hoover-Fong holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University, where she also completed her medical degree. She received her Ph.D. in the Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Hoover-Fong completed a pediatric internship and residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship in medical genetics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She joined the Johns Hopkins University faculty in 2002 and progressed to Professor of Genetic Medicine and Pediatrics in 2019. She practices and oversees the clinical operations, research and educational ventures for the patients, families and healthcare providers served by the Greenberg Center. Her clinical team develops and improves diagnostic and treatment guidelines for comprehensive care of patients with all types of bone conditions including dwarfism, orofacial clefting, craniosynostosis and more. Dr. Hoover-Fong also mentors and teaches medical students, residents and genetic medicine trainees. As an active clinical researcher, Dr. Hoover-Fong is the Principal Investigator of multiple global clinical trials for achondroplasia, the first multi-center, investigator-initiated natural history study for achondroplasia, and multiple clinical studies for patients with orofacial clefting, hypophosphatasia and other conditions. She is also a co-investigator on the ELSI and Phenotype Review Committees for the Mendel Project, a whole exome sequencing venture to identify the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions. From an institutional service perspective, Dr. Hoover-Fong serves on the Johns Hopkins Associate Professor Promotions Committee and the Advisory Committee for the Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation. She serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Little People of America, is a member of the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins University and is a charter member of the International Skeletal Dysplasia Management Consortium, publishing best practice guidelines for patients with skeletal dysplasias. Dr. Hoover is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Rhizomelic Syndrome, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hoover is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hemant P. Sharma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hemant P. Sharma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hemant P. Sharma by calling their office at 301-847-2900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hemant P. Sharma a top-rated expert for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hemant P. Sharma is classified as an Experienced expert for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), 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. Hemant P. Sharma specialize in?
While Dr. Hemant P. Sharma is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Knee Replacement, and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Hemant P. Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hemant P. Sharma has published 142 articles and abstracts on conditions like Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). You can view a list of Dr. Hemant P. Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hemant P. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Hemant P. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-847-2900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- EsophagitisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- Knee ReplacementDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.