Dr. Satyavathi Sharma, MD, FACP

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Get to know Internist Dr. Satyavathi Sharma, who serves patients in Mount Vernon, New York.

Recognized as an exceptional internist and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), Dr. Sharma sees patients at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, New York.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital (MVH) is a 121-bed, community-based teaching hospital that has been serving the medical needs of the community and region since its founding in 1891. It provides inpatient, critical care and ambulatory services. The Hospital is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital system for Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

An Indian native, Dr. Sharma earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College and Hospital. After relocating to the United States, she went on to complete her internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center – Livingston, and her residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

Holding over four decades of experience, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In addition to seeing patients at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, Dr. Sharma has admitting privileges at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester, and St. John’s Riverside Hospital.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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