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Garima Sharma, MD, Cardiology, Fairfax, VA

Garima Vishwanath Sharma MD (She/Her)

Cardiology•Fairfax, VA

Preventive Cardiology

Director, Women's Cardiovascular Health and Cardio Obstetrics, INOVA health system, Northern VA

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  • 8081 Innovation Park Dr700Fairfax, VA 22031

  • Phone+1 571-472-2900

  • Fax+1 571-472-2901

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Summary

  • Dr. Garima Sharma is a cardiologist in Maryland. She is the Director of Women's Cardiovascular Health and Cardio Obstetrics at Inova health system, Northern VA. She received her medical degree from L. Tilak Municipal Medical College and has been in practice 14 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi and Marathi. She specializes in women's cardiovascular health, cardiac disease in pregnancy, post-partum prevention and preventive cardiology. She is internationally recognized in Women's Health and takes care of complex issues related to cardiovascular disease in women. She has received funding from NIH, AHA and March of Dimes and other foundations. She has more than 100 publications and over 2000 citations.

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Education & Training

  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2011
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
  • L. Tilak Municipal Medical College
    L. Tilak Municipal Medical CollegeClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2031
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2012 - 2023
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAHA) American Heart Association
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association  
    Mehta LS, Warnes CA, Bradley E, Burton T, Economy K, Mehran R, Safdar B, Sharma G, Wood M, Valente AM, Volgman AS; American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardi..., Circulation
  • The Use of Echocardiography and Advanced Cardiac Ultrasonography During Pregnancy  
    O'Kelly AC, Sharma G, Vaught AJ, Zakaria S, Current Treatment Options Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Improving Cardiovascular Workforce Competencies in Cardio-Obstetrics: Current Challenges and Future Directions  
    Sharma G, Zakaria S, Michos ED, Journal of American Heart Association

Lectures

  • Heart Songs Moderator 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Authored Content

  • New Beginnings, New Transitions A Bold Vision for the Journal’s Fellows-in-Training and Early Career PageJanuary 2018
  • New Beginnings, New Transitions A Bold Vision for the Journal’s Fellows-in-Training and Early Career PageJanuary 2018

Press Mentions

  • 433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio
    433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina MauricioNovember 4th, 2025
  • 15 Recent Cardiology Leadership Moves
    15 Recent Cardiology Leadership MovesSeptember 11th, 2025
  • What Can a Preventive Cardiologist Do for You?
    What Can a Preventive Cardiologist Do for You?August 29th, 2025

Grant Support

  • Maternal Metabolomics and Cardiovascular HealthMarch of DimesPresent
  • Social Determinants of Hypertension in WomenAmerican Heart AssociationPresent

Committees

  • Member, AHA Women and Underrepresented Groups Council 2022 - Present
  • Member, ACC Women in Cardiology Leadership Council 2020 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Marathi

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