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Dr. Ripple Sharma, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.8 (160)
Map Pin Small Novato, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ripple Sharma, MD

Dr. Ripple Sharma, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Novato, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center, CPMC Van Ness Campus and Novato Community Hospital. Dr. Sharma, completed a residency at University of California, Davis School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Sharma an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Sharma works at Marin Gastroenterology in Novato, CA with other offices in Corte Madera, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Constipation and Diarrhea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sharma's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Novato Office
    7120 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 925-6900
  2. 2
    Marin Gastroenterology
    200 Tamal Plz Ste 200, Corte Madera, CA 94925 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 925-6900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • MarinHealth Medical Center
  • CPMC Van Ness Campus
  • Novato Community Hospital

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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Hepatitis C
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Hepatitis B
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Digestive Disorders
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Intussusception
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Malnutrition
Microscopic Ulcerative Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Paralytic Ileus
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Proctosigmoiditis
Umbilical Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Varices
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophagoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Telemedicine
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205003167
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • California Pacific Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Ripple Sharma, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sharma is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sharma has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sharma has seen patients for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Constipation and Diarrhea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sharma on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    160 patients have reviewed Dr. Sharma. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sharma.

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