Dr. Rajesh K Sharma MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
120 Meadowcrest St Suite 245 Gretna LA, 70056About
Dr. Rajesh Sharma is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Gretna, LA. Dr. Sharma cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Fellowships
- Neonatal Perinatal, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Med ctr, Cincinnati, OH 1991
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