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Dr. Amita Sharma, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Danvers, MA specializing in pediatric nephrology and general pediatrics. She graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Amita Sharma, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
102-104 Endicott Street
Danvers, MA 01923
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Dr. Amita Sharma, MD graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College. She is certified by the Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College
Board Certification: Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Amita Sharma, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Amita Sharma, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amita Sharma, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$68,991
KEYTRUDA $64,920 |
NOXAFIL $4,050 |
STEGLATRO $21 |
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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$15,556
TRADJENTA $16 |
$15,540 |
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$1,266
SOLIRIS $1,266 |
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$64
Da Vinci Surgical System $64 |
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
$16
Wellcentive Undiv $16 |
Consulting Fee | $85,110 |
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Food and Beverage | $379 |
Education | $374 |
Travel and Lodging | $30 |
Dr. Amita Sharma, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $14,700.
Dr. Amita Sharma sees patients in Boston, MA and Danvers, MA. Her medical specialties are pediatric nephrology and general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include the following: pancreas problems, kidney stones, and hypertension (high blood pressure). She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sharma appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. She studied medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College. In addition to English, Dr. Sharma (or staff) speaks Hindi and Punjabi.