Summary

Dr. Alvin Sharma is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in pulmonology with 32 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, and completed his residency at UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick in 1997. Dr. Sharma further advanced his expertise through a pulmonology fellowship at the same institution, which he completed in 2000. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Sharma practices at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and sees patients at multiple convenient locations in Scranton and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise focuses on treating chronic lung disease and COPD, including complex cases where patients have multiple health conditions. He offers specialized procedures such as pulmonary rehabilitation to help patients improve their breathing and quality of life. Patients consistently rate Dr. Sharma highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson U. Hospital - New Brun
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alvin K Sharma has 3 locations

Geisinger Community Medical Center

1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 18510
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Geisinger Neuroscience Scranton

3 W Olive St # AScranton, PA 18508
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Geisinger Medical Office Building Wyoming Valley

950 E Mountain BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18711
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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Scranton , PADu Bois , PAElizabethtown , PALewistown , PA
Med School: UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School - Newark, NJ Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alvin K Sharma

  • AARP
  • Clover Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alvin K Sharma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alvin K Sharma has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson U. Hospital - New Brun2000

Residency

UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson U. Hospital - New Brun1997

Medical School

UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School - Newark, NJGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Alvin Sharma speak?
Dr. Alvin Sharma speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Alvin Sharma affiliated with?
Dr. Alvin Sharma is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

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