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Brihant Sharma, MD

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About Me

Brihant Sharma, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and endocrinology physician who is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care. He completed his undergraduate studies in medical sciences at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK, before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada.

Dr. Sharma went on to complete his fellowship training in Endocrinology at Temple University in Philadelphia, his residency in Internal Medicine at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, Pa. and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

His clinical interests include the management of diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders, adrenal and pituitary conditions, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and menopause. Dr. Sharma is dedicated to involving patients in their care by clearly explaining his reasoning and treatment plans, ensuring they feel supported and empowered.

Born in India and raised in the United Kingdom, Dr. Sharma’s medical journey has taken him across the Caribbean, New Jersey, New York, Scranton and Philadelphia before settling in central Pa. He values the strong patient-focused culture at Mount Nittany Health and is proud to serve the local community.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Sharma enjoys playing soccer, cricket and piano, as well as hiking and camping. He has achieved the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and holds a Grade 8 piano certification from the London College of Music.

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English

Credentials

Credentials

Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine
St. George’s University School of Medicine

Bachelor's Degree
B. Med. Sci/Diploma in Higher Education in Medical Sciences
Northumbria University

Fellowship
Temple University
Endocrinology/Clinical

Residency
ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) Residency
The Wright Centre for Graduate Medical Education

Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/PA Blue Shield (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

Reviews

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    April 6, 2026

    Dr. Sharma is first rate in all aspects. He immediately creates a comfortable and caring atmosphere.

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    April 6, 2026

    Caring compassionate. Wonderful doctor. Didn't rush appointment.

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    April 3, 2026

    Dr. Sharma listened and answered all my questions.

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    April 1, 2026

    Mount Nittany physicians group provides the very best service a patient could ask for.

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    March 31, 2026

    Excellent first time visit with Dr. Sharmer. He explained things to me in a manner I could understand and he listened to all of my concerns.

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    March 28, 2026

    It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Sharma. He showed concern and talked about my situation in a way that I completely understood him. I will continue to see him.

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    March 25, 2026

    Everything was very good.

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    March 24, 2026

    Dr. Sharma was very receptive to my concerns offered current therapeutic treatment.

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    March 24, 2026

    Dr. Sharma is very caring and listens carefully to me.

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    March 23, 2026

    Dr. Sharma was exceptional! It was as though he knew me for years! Very impressive. I would go back to him in a heart beat!

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    March 13, 2026

    Exceptional doctor. I am so happy to be his patient.

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    March 6, 2026

    He was very good in reassuring me that my problems were not related endocrinology. He was attentive empathetic.

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    March 6, 2026

    Excellent doctor knowledgeable, answered all questions, listened well.