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Summary
Dr. Rakesh Sharma, MD, MMM, is a premier, triple-board-certified pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist dedicated to helping patients breathe easier and sleep soundly. As the President and CEO of Valley Pulmonary and Sleep Disorder Center in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Dr. Sharma brings over three decades of elite medical expertise to Bergen County. He seamlessly blends cutting-edge clinical diagnostics with a deeply compassionate, patient-first philosophy. Whether you are navigating a complex respiratory condition or seeking a definitive solution for disruptive sleep issues, Dr. Sharma provides customized, life-changing care designed to restore your vitality and long-term wellness.
To help optimize your health, his practice highlights include:
- Comprehensive Specialty Care: Expert diagnosis and treatment for asthma, COPD, pneumonia, sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy.
- Elite Credentials: Triple-board certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, and a …Fellow of both the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Rapid Accessibility: Understanding that health cannot wait, the practice accommodates most new patient appointments within a single week.
- Multilingual & Inclusive: Warmly welcoming patients of all ages and backgrounds with fluent care available in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Beyond his hands-on clinical work, Dr. Sharma is a visionary healthcare vanguard and a trusted authority on patient safety and ICU systems design. He previously served as the President of the Medical Staff at The Valley Hospital, where he championed quality initiatives and directed governance for a network of over 1,200 physicians. His profound dedication to the Ridgewood community was starkly defined during the COVID-19 pandemic; Dr. Sharma worked tirelessly on the front lines, providing day-and-night ICU care while successfully transitioning the hospital's intensive care services to a highly efficient, closed intensivist-led model. This rare combination of executive leadership and frontline heroism ensures his patients receive world-class, top-tier medical care.
Dr. Sharma’s distinguished medical journey began at Guru Nanak Dev University and Government Medical College Amritsar, followed by a rigorous internal medicine residency and an advanced fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the prestigious Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. A widely published researcher in peer-reviewed medical journals, he remains at the absolute forefront of modern respiratory medicine. Dr. Sharma believes that effective chronic disease management relies on building enduring, collaborative relationships with his patients. He welcomes you to experience a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where your health, comfort, and peace of mind are always the highest priority.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
- University Hospital, Critical Care Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rakesh Sharma
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rakesh Sharma has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rakesh Sharma has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Dr. Rakesh Sharma holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University Hospital, Critical Care Medicine in 1998 and University Hospital, Pulmonology in 1997.
Residency
Completed their residency at University Hospital, Internal Medicine in 1995.
University
Graduated from Bachelor of Medicine and A Bachelor of Surgery: Punjab University Medical College in 1987.
NPI Number
Dr. Sharma's NPI number is 1518125632.
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- Dr. Rakesh Sharma speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.
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