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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She is so nice and honestly cares about all of her patients
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Kristen is always great.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Kristen is always pleasant and compassionate. She is thorough and speaks with terminology I can understand. I highly recommend her.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Kristen was positive and helpful! I appreciate her!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Always thorough with her questions and examinations .
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
She has given excellent care and always answers my questions
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
She is super great.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I love going to Kristen. She is a joy to be around. Very professional too.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Love that she really listens and informs clearly what issues I have.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very thorough and takes her time
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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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.
She is so nice and honestly cares about all of her patients
Kristen is always great.
Kristen is always pleasant and compassionate. She is thorough and speaks with terminology I can understand. I highly recommend her.
Kristen was positive and helpful! I appreciate her!
Always thorough with her questions and examinations .
She has given excellent care and always answers my questions
She is super great.
I love going to Kristen. She is a joy to be around. Very professional too.
Love that she really listens and informs clearly what issues I have.
Very thorough and takes her time