Dr Arya Sharma

Dr Arya Sharma Global Expert on Obesity Management

Dr. Arya M. Sharma, MD, DSc (hon), FRCPC, is Professor Emeritus of Medicine & Past-Chair in Obesity Research and Management at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. He is also the Past-Clinical Co-Chair of the Alberta Health Services Obesity Program. Dr. Sharma is the founder and Scientific Director of Obesity Canada (formerly Canadian Obesity Network), a network of over 10,000 obesity researchers, health professionals, and other stakeholders. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He is also the Past-President of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons.

Specialty and Interest

Locations

Berlin
United States of America

Experience

University Of Alberta
Professor Emeritus
University Of Alberta
April 2021 - Present
Other

Past President
Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons
2008 - 2011
Ottawa

University Of Alberta
Professor
University Of Alberta
September 2007 - March 2021
Other

Scientific Director & CEO
Obesity Canada
October 2006 - April 2021
Alberta

Education and Training

Freie Universität Berlin
MD - Nephrology
1979 - 1986

Royal College Of Physicians Of Canada
Fellowship
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Dr Arya Sharma's top areas of care are acute kidney injury/failure, kidney dialysis, kidney stones.
Who is Dr Arya Sharma?
Dr Arya Sharma is Nephrologist in Berlin. Dr Arya Sharma is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Of Alberta, Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons and many more. Dr Arya Sharma graduated from Freie Universität Berlin and Royal College Of Physicians Of Canada.
What is Dr Arya Sharma's education qualification?
Dr Arya Sharma graduated from Freie Universität Berlin and Royal College Of Physicians Of Canada.
Where does Dr Arya Sharma work?
Dr Arya Sharma is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Of Alberta, Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons and many more.
Why do patients visit Dr Arya Sharma?
Patients frequently visit Dr Arya Sharma for acute kidney injury/failure, kidney dialysis, kidney stones.