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Shara Epstein

Shara Epstein, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Infection Control


Department: Medicine: Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine

Practices: Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine

Specialties: Infectious Diseases

Education

  • MD - Temple University School of Medicine (2011)
  • BS in Physiology and Neurobiology - University of Maryland, College Park (2007)

Clinical Background

Shara Epstein, MD, is an infectious diseases specialist practicing in Philadelphia. She is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Epstein serves as the medical director of infection control.

Clinical Services

Infectious diseases, HIV, Infections in transplant recipients

Fellowships

  • Infectious Diseases - University of Maryland Medical Center (2014-2016)

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center (2011-2014)

Shara Epstein, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Research

During her fellowship, Dr. Epstein conducted research regarding the recurrence rate and factors in recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers. She also studied the impact of an antibiotic time-out intervention on antibiotic use and resistance.

Presentations

"Improving Antimicrobial Use Starts with Our Trainees"
Bhar S, Nori P, Guo Y, Chung P, Epstein S, Mensz JM, Brown S, Munjal I, Ostrowsky BE
Oral Abstract, IDWeek, San Diego, Calif., 2015

"A Rash Decision"
Epstein S, Schlair S
Poster Presentation, Society of General Internal Medicine national meeting, San Diego, Calif., 2014

"Assessment of ID Knowledge and Prescribing of Empiric Antimicrobials by Inpatient Providers"
Nori P, Guo Y, Chung P, Epstein S, Mensz JM, Brown S, Munjal I, Ostrowsky BE
Poster Presentation, IDWeek, San Francisco, Calif., 2013


Contact Information


Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice
1427 Vine Street
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215.762.2530
Fax: 215.762.2531