Rashmi Sharma, M.D.
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Dr. Rashmi Sharma joined Sandy Springs Internal Medicine in 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience in both ophthalmology and internal medicine. Originally from Delhi, India, Dr. Sharma’s journey in medicine began at the esteemed Lady Hardinge Medical College, where she earned her medical degree and completed her residency in ophthalmology. After moving to the United States, she completed her internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2009.
Dr. Sharma has worked at leading institutions, including Emory University Hospital, where she served as faculty, hospitalist, and participated in research and quality improvement initiatives.
Her passion for personalized, empathetic care led her to transition into outpatient medicine with Wellstar Medical Group in Douglasville, Georgia. During her years with larger medical groups, Dr. Sharma realized the importance of providing compassionate, approachable care tailored to each patient’s needs.
This realization inspired her to open her own solo practice Care First Medical, where she could partner with her patients to help them achieve their best health. In 2024, Dr. Sharma joined Sandy Springs Internal Medicine to further align her patient care philosophy with a practice that emphasizes collaboration, high quality and individualized care.
Dr. Sharma approaches her patients with empathy and understanding, creating a safe, comfortable space for them to share their concerns. She believes that the key to optimal health is a partnership between the patient and physician, working together to achieve health goals. Good health can be achieved when the mind, body, and spirit are harmonious. She sees herself as a partner, side by side with her patients, cheering them on and inspiring them to nurture and nourish themselves. Dr. Sharma feels great joy and satisfaction watching her patients’ health improve. In her words: “Your health is a precious gift, and I am here to be your partner in preserving it.”
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Education:
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, India
Residency: Medical College of Georgia, 2009 (Internal Medicine)
Board Certifications: Fellow of American Board of Internal Medicine
Academic and Professional Highlights
Leadership Roles
Co-chair, Resuscitation Committee, Emory University Hospital
Research & Academic Presentations
Research abstract presentation, American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, 2015
Case abstract presentation, Georgia Chapter of the American College of Physicians (GAACP), 2011
Teaching and Faculty Experience
Faculty member and educator, Emory University Hospital (since 2009)
Extensive teaching and precepting experience with nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and residents in both clinical and non-clinical settings (2009–2023)
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Led quality improvement projects in hospital settings
Completed a Q1 project on the impact of COPD power plan usage on patient length of stay
Affiliations:
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
American Board of Internal Medicine
Personal Interests:
When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Sharma enjoys gardening, traveling, exploring history, and diving into science fiction. She cherishes time spent with her family and values the importance of life outside of the office.
Dr. Sharma is dedicated to being a compassionate partner in her patients’ health journeys, saying,
“Your health is a precious gift, and I am here to be your partner in preserving it.“
