Senior Consultant Physician & Geriatrician
With an illustrious career spanning 33 years, Dr. Sadhna Sharma is a distinguished physician, academician, researcher, and clinician dedicated to advancing patient-centered healthcare. She has been associated with several prestigious medical institutions, including serving as faculty at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, where she contributed to shaping generations of medical professionals.
A pioneer in embracing digital healthcare, Dr. Sharma has served as a telemedicine physician since the COVID-19 pandemic with leading platforms such as Apollo 24×7 and mfine, extending quality medical care to patients across both urban centers and rural communities throughout India.
An avid researcher, Dr. Sharma has contributed extensively to the medical community through numerous national and international publications, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous medical advancement.
Her clinical expertise spans a broad spectrum, from managing common infections such as viral fevers, respiratory infections, dengue, malaria, and UTIs, to more complex conditions including gastric disorders, GERD, diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders.
As a specialized geriatrician, Dr. Sharma brings a unique and nuanced perspective to the care of patients above 60 years of age. She understands that ageing bodies present differently. A simple infection can mask atypical symptoms, multiple chronic conditions often coexist and interact, medication sensitivities require careful calibration, and cognitive, emotional, and functional wellbeing are as vital as physical health. Her approach to elderly care goes beyond disease management, focusing on preserving independence, dignity, and quality of life while addressing fall risk, memory concerns, frailty, polypharmacy, and the emotional needs unique to this life stage.
What truly distinguishes Dr. Sharma is her unwavering passion for an individualized, holistic approach to patient care, treating not just the illness, but the person as a whole, at every stage of life.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Punjabi, she bridges language and cultural barriers, ensuring compassionate, accessible care for a diverse patient population across the country.