Kristen Sharma, PA-C, attended Penn State University, where she studied Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience, and graduated with honors in 2003. She pursued a Master’s of Science degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. She earned a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University.
Kristen Sharma, PA-C, attended Penn State University, where she studied Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience, and graduated with honors in 2003. She pursued a Master’s of Science degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. She earned a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University.
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Kristen is always helpful, thorough and patient in answering all my questions.
(2 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Straight forward manner combined with warmth. Provided the information I needed and made sure I had no questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very personable and helpful.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very friendly and efficient,keep up the good work
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Always friendly and professional
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent patient care.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
So nice & easy to talk to & she listens
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
She explains things well, and provides beneficial advice.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Kristen is GREAT! She is very aware of my issues. She answers all of my questions. I am very happy I was assigned to be her patient.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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Kristen Sharma, PA-C, is originally from Pennsylvania, but has lived in Arizona since 2011. She attended Penn State University where she studied Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience, and graduated with honors in 2003. She then moved to Boston to pursue a Master’s of Science degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University where she graduated at the top of her class in 2005.
Kristen has a background in counseling and the clinical management of various psychiatric disorders. She also has several years of clinical research experience in both phase II-IV pharmaceutical trials and stroke rehabilitation.
She earned a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in 2014. She began her PA career by working in Primary Care for three and a half years, and joined AARA in 2017.
Kristen enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and all outdoor activities.
Kristen is always helpful, thorough and patient in answering all my questions.
Very knowledgeable
Straight forward manner combined with warmth. Provided the information I needed and made sure I had no questions.
Very personable and helpful.
Very friendly and efficient,keep up the good work
Always friendly and professional
Excellent patient care.
So nice & easy to talk to & she listens
She explains things well, and provides beneficial advice.
Kristen is GREAT! She is very aware of my issues. She answers all of my questions. I am very happy I was assigned to be her patient.