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Dr. Sharmila Saxena, MD

Pediatric Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Sharmila Saxena, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)
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Dr. Sharmila Saxena, MD

Pediatric Medicine* Age 66
Silver Spring, MD
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Sharmila Saxena, MD works in Silver Spring, MD as a Pediatric Medicine Specialist and has 44 years experience.

They graduated from Lady Hardinge Med College and Hospital University Of Delhi Hospital For Women and Children in 1980. Dr. Saxena completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. At present, Dr. Saxena has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Saxena also speaks Hindi. Dr. Saxena practices at Practice in Silver Spring, MD.

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  1. 1 Office
    1015 University Blvd E Ste 102, Silver Spring, MD 20903
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  2. 2 Office
    1019 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20903
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Jun 29, 2016
Dr. Saxena always have time to explain, and she gives the best advise to keep my children healthy, she is very patient. Somethimes you have to wait a bit, but it's worth. She took care of my children since they were born (10 yrs). She is the best. La Dra Saxena es muy paciente y siempre me da el mejor consejo para mantener a mis hijos sanos, los ve desde hace 10 años, me aclara cada duda sobre la salud de mis hijos y siempre esta disponible con la mejor sonrisa. Ella es la mejor.
Dania R. in Silver Spring, MD — Jun 29, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Pediatric Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lady Hardinge Med College and Hospital University Of Delhi Hospital For Women and Children
    1980
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Residency

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  • Howard University Hospital
    1986
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sharmila Saxena, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Saxena accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Health and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Saxena accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Saxena speaks Hindi. See Dr. Saxena's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Saxena has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 4 times.

Dr. Saxena has been practicing as a Pediatric Medicine Specialist for 44 years.

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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