Niraj Sharma, MD is a fellowship trained Interventional physiatrist and Pain management physician. She completed her Internship at MCP-Hahnemann University Hospital and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. This is where she served as Chief Resident . Her fellowship was completed at Temple University Hospital also in Philadelphia. She is certified by both the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.

She utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management combining medications, therapy, life style modifications, in addition to various interventional spine procedures such as epidurals and facet blocks. She specializes in both acute and chronic pain conditions of the spine such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, radiculopathies, as well as, shoulder, hip and knee ailments. She is also trained in performing EMG and nerve conduction studies.

Curriculum Vitae:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2005-2006

Interventional Spine/ Pain Fellow

Mid-Atlantic Spine

Bear, Delaware

Affiliation:

Temple University Hospital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2004-2005
Chief Resident

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2002-2005
Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2001-2002
Internship

MCP-Hahnemann University Hospital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Internal Medicine

1997-2001
Medical Education

Medical Doctorate

St. George’s University, School of Medicine

Grenada, West Indies

1994-1996
Undergraduate

B.S. in Biochemistry

Georgetown University

Washington, D.C.

Medical License:
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey

Professional Society Membership

2002- present American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)

2004- present Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR)

2005- present International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS)

2006- present North American Spine Society (NASS)

2006- present American Medical Association (AMA)

Publications/Research