Vascular Services at St. Joseph Medical Center

St. Joseph Medical Center's talented group of board-certified physicians and experienced clinical staff have a proven expertise and history of innovation in a variety of medical and surgical techniques and technologies that detect, treat and prevent circulation disorders.  Our team continually sets new standards when it comes to diagnosing and treating vascular disease.

As a member of Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), St. Joseph Vascular Services staff is held in high regard.  ICAVL accreditation-which is voluntary-means the level of patient care and the sophistication of services is equal to that of some of the most prestigious hospitals in the country.

P.V. Pathanjali Sharma, MD, RVT, FACS
Dr. Sharma received his Medical Degree at Karnataka University, India, and completed his General Surgery training at New York Medical College, where he also went on to complete a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery.  Dr. Sharma practiced as a Board Certified Vascular Surgeon and taught Vascular Surgery at New York Medical College for 20 years.

He came to Berks County in 1993, and has been active member of the Berks County Medical Society, serving most recently as a Treasurer.  Dr. Sharma is also the Chief of Surgery and Director of the Vascular Lab at St. Joseph Medical Center.