Summary

Dr. Poornima Sharma is an oncologist who focuses on treating cancer patients with comprehensive care and expertise. She completed her medical education at Lady Hardinge Medical College and pursued her residency training at New York University Downtown Hospital. With over three decades of experience in oncology, Dr. Sharma brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Sharma practices at University of Maryland Children's Hospital and provides care at The Tate Cancer Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her approach includes utilizing blood tests and pathology tests to guide treatment decisions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sharma highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • New York University Downtown Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Poornima Sharma has 3 locations

Medical Oncology And Hematology At The Tate Cancer Center

305 Hospital Dr Ste LlGlen Burnie, MD 21061
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Tate Cancer Center

305 Hospital Dr Fl 1Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.7 
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31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish
Glen Burnie , MDAnnapolis , MDWashington , DCBethesda , MD
Med School: Lady Hardinge Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Poornima Sharma

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Poornima Sharma has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Poornima Sharma has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York University Downtown Hospital

Medical School

Lady Hardinge Medical CollegeGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Poornima Sharma accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Poornima Sharma accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Poornima Sharma affiliated with?
Dr. Poornima Sharma is affiliated with University Of Maryland Childrens Hospital.
Where is Dr. Poornima Sharma's office located?
Dr. Poornima Sharma's office is located at 305 Hospital Dr Ste Ll, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061.
What languages does Dr. Poornima Sharma speak?
Dr. Poornima Sharma speaks Spanish and English.

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