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Richard P. Sharpe, MD

Surgery (General Surgery)

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Expertise

Breast Disease | General Surgery | GERD | Hemorrhoids | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery

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Specialities:

Surgery (General Surgery)

Expertise

Breast Disease | General Surgery | GERD | Hemorrhoids | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery

I am a general surgeon with extensive experience in:

  • management of a variety of cancers involving the thyroid, breast, skin, colon and rectum
  • simple and complex hernia surgery
  • gall bladder surgery
  • laparoscopic and open abdominal procedures

I have additional specialty training in trauma surgery and surgical critical care.

I am board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care.

I am a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons.

In September 2013, I retired from the Navy after serving for 26 years.  I moved to the Bethlehem area to work at St. Luke’s and develop the St. Luke’s International Surgical Studies (SLISS) program.  My passion is to meet the surgical needs of under-served populations throughout the world as well as train the next generation of health care professionals to meet the needs of the international community.  

school Education

Medical School
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1991
Internship
  • National Naval Medical Center-Bethesda, MD, 1991 - 1992
Residency
  • National Naval Medical Center-Bethesda, MD, 1995 - 1999
Residency
  • Naval Undersea Medical Institute, 1992 - 1993
Fellowship
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2000 - 2002
Board Certifications
  • Surgery (General Surgery)

star Reviews 4.9 Overall Rating | 69 Ratings | 18 Reviews

4.9 Overall Rating | 69 Ratings | 18 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Sharp was professional and courteous. He took time to explain everything I would go through with surgery. He listened and answered all my questions. His Nurse was extremely knowledgeable of my health conditions. The scheduling Nurse was so accommodating and detailed. I feel fortunate to have this health care team. Thankful !”


June 29, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent surgeon”


June 16, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent experience. I am confident in Dr. Sharpe.”


June 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“All good”


June 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Sharpe is a very good Dr. This was my second surgery he has performed on me and I'm very pleased with the outcome, plus his bedside manor is impeccable and he is very easy to talk to”


June 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Sharpe was extremely professional and very informative. His staff was also very helpful and kind.”


April 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I always have good things to say about St. Luke's. Everyone is friendly, kind and reassuring. That, in and of itself, always makes me feel safe in knowing I'll get good care. Everyone takes good care of me.”


April 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“As always Dr Sharpe pleasant and easy to communicate with”


April 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Everything very good.”


March 1, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Came in through the ER met Dr the next day. Was a positive experience.”


February 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Supporting staff to Dr Sharpe were professional, courteous, kind and attentive. Dr Sharpe was so very kind, patient, positive and compassionate in addressing all my concerns. I felt genuinely cared for and encouraged as well as relieved and confident to hold faith In Dr Sharpe as my surgeon at a huge turning point in my life. He exceeded all of my expectations. I'm feeling thankful.”


February 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Richard Powell Sharpe, MD is very good got right to the problem.”


February 3, 2025
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“Dr Richard Powell Sharpe, MD was very knowledgeable and tried to keep me well informed”


February 2, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Sharpe will be highly recommend”


January 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The visit was very pleasant with Gregory F Carolan, MD I was in and out and all my questions except one was answered because I forgot to ask it.”


January 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“It was a nice experience with DrRichard Powell Sharpe, MD office visit.”


October 8, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“(Name) is very accommodating and compassionate with my clerical concerns and Dr Sharpe is very professional and thorough.”


October 3, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Sharpe and his staff are friendly and professional always”


September 10, 2024

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