Dr. Shashi Sharma M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
121 N 20th St #6 Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Shashi Sharma practices Pulmonology in Opelika, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sharma manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1991
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1991
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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