Dr. Tanvi S Sharma MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
300 Longwood Ave Lo-650 Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Tanvi Sharma is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Sharma specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fever
Fellowships
- PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI, FL 2002
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology - University of Miami School of Medicine - Miami, FL
- Jackson Memorial Hospital, FL, Fellow:Pediatric Infectious Disease 2003
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75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115