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Dr. Rakesh K Sharma M.D., Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Dr. Rakesh K Sharma M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(3)
130 W Washington St Nanticoke PA, 18634
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4/5

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Dr. Rakesh Sharma is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Nanticoke, PA. Dr. Sharma specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Sharma helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

B R D Med Coll, Gorakhpur Univ, Gorakhpur, Up, Ind MD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Dr. Rakesh K Sharma M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 130 W Washington St

130 W Washington St -
Nanticoke, PA 18634
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121 S PROSPECT ST -
NANTICOKE, PA 18634
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New patients: 570-735-7590
Fax: 570-836-3118

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sharma


4.0

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Dr. Rakesh K Sharma M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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