Dr. Maria Josefina Sharma MD
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
1623 Weirfield St Ridgewood NY, 11385About
Dr. Maria Sharma is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Ridgewood, NY. Dr. Sharma specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
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B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 1998
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