Overview
Vandana Sharma is a Rheumatologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vandana D. Sharma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vandana D. Sharma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vandana D. Sharma by calling their office at 925-296-9860. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vandana D. Sharma a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vandana D. Sharma is classified as an Advanced expert for Fibromyalgia, 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. Vandana D. Sharma specialize in?
While Dr. Vandana D. Sharma is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Vandana D. Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vandana D. Sharma has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Vandana D. Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vandana D. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Vandana D. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-296-9860 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArthritisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.