Dr. Ritesh Sharma

Dr. Ritesh Sharma is a highly skilled physician with over 10 years of experience, specializing in Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, and Airway Diseases. He has worked in renowned medical institutions in both the UAE and India, and now brings his expertise to Emirates Specialty Hospital, where he excels in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pulmonary conditions.

His areas of expertise include Sleep Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, and Interventional Pulmonology, with proficiency in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as bronchoscopy (rigid and flexible), EBUS/TBNA, CT-guided lung biopsy, and US-guided pleural procedures. Dr. Sharma is also experienced in performing medical thoracoscopy, intercostal chest drains, and managing critical care patients, including ventilatory management, central venous and arterial line placements, ECMO, fluid maintenance therapy, and sepsis management.

He specialises in the comprehensive management of respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, pleural, and parenchymal lung disorders. Additionally, he is dedicated to promoting smoking cessation and providing holistic care to his patients, ensuring their overall well-being and quality of life.

Dr. Sharma holds an MD in Pulmonary Medicine and is a Fellow of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (FAPSR) from Japan. His commitment to excellence in patient care and his vast expertise make him a highly respected specialist pulmonologist in his field.

Expertise and Treatments

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• General Medicine
• Pleural Effusion
• Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Blood Clot)

Qualifications

• MBBS 2010
• MD Pulmonary Medicine