Dr. Niraj Sharma

Dr. Niraj Sharma :A Dual-Specialty Physician with a Research Focus

Dr. Niraj Sharma is an accomplished physician who has built a distinguished career at the intersection of internal medicine, pediatrics, and academic medicine. Practicing at some of Boston’s most prestigious medical institutions, Dr. Sharma is recognized not only as a skilled clinician but also as an educator and researcher shaping the next generation of physicians.

His dual training in internal medicine and pediatrics — sometimes called “Med-Peds” — allows him to provide comprehensive, seamless care for patients of all ages, from infants and children through older adults, making him a uniquely versatile physician.

Medical Education & Training

Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1997, where he received rigorous training in both adult and pediatric medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida, one of the nation’s leading public health institutions.

He subsequently joined the faculty and clinical teams at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, where he has held dual roles as a clinician and an academic instructor for over two decades.

Academic & Teaching Roles

Dr. Sharma’s contributions to medical education are significant. He serves as Program Director for the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a role that places him at the center of training the next generation of Med-Peds physicians.

He has co-authored a wide body of published research on topics including:

•       Health care transition planning for young adults with chronic illnesses
•       Quality improvement and systems-based practice education for medical students
•       Cross-departmental curriculum development for residency programs
•       Health insurance coverage disparities in young adults
•       Mentorship curricula for medicine-pediatrics residents

Clinical Specialties & Conditions Treated

Dr. Sharma’s practice spans the care of patients across all life stages, with particular expertise in:

•       Hypertension and cardiovascular risk management
•       Gastroenteritis and digestive health
•       Asthma and respiratory conditions
•       Pediatric primary care and adolescent medicine
•       Hospitalist medicine for adult and pediatric populations
•       Complex chronic conditions requiring coordinated care

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Sharma is affiliated with several prominent medical centers in the Boston area:

•       Brigham and Women’s Hospital
•       Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
•       Newton Wellesley Hospital
•       Boston Children’s Hospital

Commitment to Systems Improvement

Beyond his clinical and teaching work, Dr. Sharma has made a sustained investment in quality improvement and systems-based practice. His published work on identifying and analyzing systems failures through experiential learning has been used to reform how medical education programs approach patient safety and institutional accountability. He practices at offices in both Brookline and Boston, Massachusetts, and accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare, Cigna, and Blue Cross.