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Shari Nethersole, M.D.

Pediatric Physician and VP for Community Health and Engagement at Boston Children’s Hospital

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About Shari

Having attained her undergraduate degree from Yale, Shari went on to study for her medical degree at Harvard Medical School, before then completing her pediatric residency at Boston Children’s Hospital. 36+ years later, Shari is serving as the Vice President for Community Health and Engagement at Boston Children’s Hospital, helping to improve the well-being of children and families in Boston through community partners and health centers, and by developing local programs and services. In addition, Shari still sees patients at the Children's Hospital Primary Care Center as a pediatrician, and has been mentioned in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors list in 2023, and Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women In Medicine list for the past 5 years.

Background and Experience

  • Undergraduate degree, Yale
  • Medical degree, Harvard Medical School
  • Pediatric residency, Boston Children's Hospital

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

Dr. Nethersole is a FamilyEducation expert in pediatric health and medicine.

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