EXPERTISE IN:
Treatment of allergic diseases, asthma and related immunological diseases.
Organizing and implementing policies and guidelines for the management of common allergic disorders [Allergy Clinic, Norfolk General Hospital].
Teaching residents and medical students of Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia.
Medical and administrative supervision of Occupational and Preventive Health Services [Federal Clinic, Norfolk, Virginia].
QUALIFICATIONS:
Fellow of the American College of Physicians [FACP], 1985
Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine [ABIM], 1984
Board eligible for certification by the American Board of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 1984
Diplomate in Aviation Medicine [AMD], Banglore University, India, 1972
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS], Banglore University, India, 1970
RESEARCH AND TEACHING:
Fellow in allergy and immunology, instructor in medicine
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 1981-1984
Chief resident in and instructor of Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, 1980-1981
Resident in Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, 1987-1980
Resident in Internal Medicine, VA Hospital, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 1977-1978
Resident in Medicine, National Health Service, England, United Kingdom, 1973-1977
Resident in Aviation Medicine, Institute Of Aviation Medicine, Banglore, India, 1971-1972
Resident in Medicine, Government General Hospital, Madras Universite, India, 1970-1971
Tutor in Pathology, Tanjore Medical College and Hospital, Madras, India, 1969-1970
Rotating intern, Kilpauk Medical College, Madras University, India, 1968-1969
MEMBERSHIPS:
American College of Physicians
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Virginia Allergy & Asthma Society
PUBLICATIONS:
Sharath Murali Dharan C., Balakrishnan S., Baker JP: "Right Bundle Branch Block Preceding Clinical Pulmonary Embolism." Virginia Medical, 107:133, 1980.
Weiler JM, Sharath MD, Donnelly A, Metzger WJ, Richerson HB, Medsker RD, Halverson PC, Packard BD, Kregel KC, Crowley ET: "Prevalence of Bronchial Hyper-responsiveness within a Universite Foot-ball Team." J. Allergy Clin Immunol, 71:108,1983.
Shareth MD, Rinderknecht SB, Weiler JM: "Immunoglobulin Production by Human PBL in Serum-Free Medium." Federation Proceedings, 42: 411, 1983.
Sharath MD, Rinderknecht SB, Weiler JM: "Human Immunoglobulin Biosynthesis in a Serum-Free Medium." J. Lab Clin Med. 102: 739-43, 1984.
Metzger WJ, Grem J, Halverson PC, Sharath MD, Shulan DJ, Lawton W, Weiler JM: "CIINH Deficiency and Angioedema: A Spectrum of Disease." Annals of Allergy, 52: 269-90, 1984.
Weiler JM, Freiman P, Sharath MD, Metzger WJ, Smith JM, Richerson HB, Ballas ZK, Halverson PC, Shulan DJ, Matsuo S, Wilson RL: "Serious Adverse Reactions to Protamine Sulfate: Are Alternatives Needed?" J. Allergy Clin Immunol, 75: 297-303, 1985
Linhardt RJ, Sharath MD, Merchant ZM, Kim YS, Rice KG, Weiler JM: "Small Heparin Fragments Inhibit Complement Activation." Federation Proceedings, 44: 989, 1985.
Sharath MD, Merchant ZM, Kim YS, Linhardt RJ, Weiler JM: "Role of Heparin Size and Structure in the Regulation of the Amplification Pathway of Complement." J. Immuno Pharmacol, 9: 73-80, 1985.
Sharath MD, Metzger WJ, Richarson HB, Scupham RK, Ginsburg BH, Meng RL, Weiler JM: "Protamine Induced Fatal Anaphylaxis: Prevalence of Anti-Protamine Immunoglobulin E Antibody." J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 90: 86-90, 1985.
Weiler JM, Rinderknecht SB, Sharath MD, Yarchoan R: "Human Secondary Immune Response Induced by Influenza in a Serum-Free Culture System." J. Immunological Methods: 82, No:2, 333-39, 1985
Eeiler JM, Metzger WJ, Donnelly AL, Crowley ET, Sharath MD: "Prevalence of Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness in Highly-Trained Athletes." Chest, 90: 23-28, 1986.
CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS:
Flunisolide Nasal Spray Trials: August-October, 1981
Azelastine Drug Trials: May-June and August, 1983; May-June and August, 1984.
INVENTIONS AND PATENTS:
Low Molecular Weight Heparin Fragments as Inhibitors of Complement Activation. Patent No; 4847338, Date of Patent: 07-11-1989
ONGOING INTERESTS:
Asthma
Drug Reactions
