- Speciality: Internal Medicine & Geriatrics
- Designation: Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, M.D. (Geriatrics)
- Experience: 46+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Om Prakash Sharma
Dr. Om Prakash Sharma is a renowned Internal Medicine and Geriatrics specialist with over 46 years of clinical experience in South Delhi. Holding an MD and several fellowships including FRCP (Edinburgh), FICN, and FICP, Dr. Sharma has been a guiding force in general and geriatric healthcare in India. He has previously served at prestigious institutions like Safdarjung Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and has held advisory roles with Indian Oil, SAIL, and the Birla Group. Currently affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, he is widely respected for his patient-centered and preventive approach to chronic diseases, infectious conditions, metabolic disorders, and complex internal medicine cases.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Dr. Sharma has treated a diverse patient base with compassion and personalized care. He is actively involved in medical education, founding the Delhi Chapter of API, and organizing major national and international conferences on geriatrics. A life member of over 20 national and international medical associations, his contribution to adult immunization, geriatric medicine, and preventive health is widely acknowledged. His dedication, academic excellence, and empathetic care make him one of the most trusted names in internal medicine in Delhi.
Work Experience
- Residency & Specialist, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
- Consultant Physician, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
- Chief Advisor, Indian Oil Corporation, New Delhi
- Chief Advisor, Steel Authority of India, New Delhi
- Chief Advisor, Birla Group of Industries, New Delhi
- Consultant Geriatric Medicine, Chopra Harsh Hospital, New Delhi
- Consultant, Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, New Delhi
- Consultant, Lion’s Hospital & Research Centre, New Delhi
- Consultant, Sharma Nursing Home, New Delhi
- Consultant, Sama Hospital, New Delhi
Specialty & Interests
- Geriatric Medicine (Elderly Healthcare)
- General Internal Medicine
- Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Healthcare & Wellness
- Diabetes and Hypertension Management
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Nutritional and Age-related Health Disorders
- Environmental Health and Toxicology
- Adult Immunization Advocacy
- Patient Education & Holistic Care
Memberships
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
- API – Rajasthan & Delhi Chapters
- Cardiological Society of India – National & Delhi Chapters
- Geriatric Society of India
- Association of Gerontology (India)
- Indian Rheumatology Association
- Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine
- Indian Academy of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Indian Chest Society & National College of Chest Physicians
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) & its Academies
- Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
- International College of Nutrition
- IMA College of General Practitioners
- World Academy of Spiritual Sciences
Education & Training
- M.D. (Internal Medicine)
- FRCP (Edinburgh)
- FICN – Fellow, International College of Nutrition
- FICP – Fellow, Indian College of Physicians
- FIAMS – Fellow, Indian Academy of Medical Specialties
- FCGP – Fellow, College of General Practitioners
- FGSI – Fellow, Geriatric Society of India
- FACM – Fellow, Academy of Clinical Medicine
- FIMSA – Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy
Honors & Awards
- Founder, API – Delhi Chapter
- President, IMA South Delhi Branch (1992)
- Founder President, Indian Academy of Environmental Hazards & Toxicology (1993)
- General Secretary, Geriatric Society of India (since 1989)
- Core Group Member, International Council on Adult Immunization
- Member, Expert Group on Geriatrics, ICMR
- Organizer of multiple international conferences on Geriatrics & Gerontology (1989–2014)
- Invited member, Ayurveda Council Curriculum Development
Treatments Offered
- General Medical Consultation
- Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2) Management
- Hypertension & Cardiac Care
- Thyroid Disorders Treatment
- Cough, Cold & Viral Fever Management
- Gastrointestinal Disorders (IBS, Diarrhea, Pancreatitis)
- Chronic Pain & Arthritis Management
- Infectious Diseases (UTIs, Tuberculosis, Dengue, Malaria)
- Elderly Care – Age-related Illnesses & Immunization
- Alcohol De-addiction & Preventive Healthcare
