Summary

Dr. Sharad Sharma is a surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery with over three decades of clinical experience. They completed medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine and pursued residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Throughout their 31-year career, Dr. Sharma has developed expertise in complex surgical procedures. They are fluent in both English and Spanish, helping to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Sharma practices at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where they focus on treating patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. They perform specialized procedures including hemodialysis vascular access creation and short-term hemodialysis access placement. Dr. Sharma also conducts fistulogram procedures and angioplasty of arteriovenous fistulas to maintain proper dialysis access function. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars for their care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 31 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UTMB Galveston (John Sealy)

301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555

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Med School: DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: UT McGovern Medical School Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sharad L Sharma

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sharad L Sharma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sharad L Sharma has the following area of expertise

  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Sharma's NPI number is 1831229152.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Sharad Sharma's office located?
Dr. Sharad Sharma's office is located at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555.
What languages does Dr. Sharad Sharma speak?
Dr. Sharad Sharma speaks English and Spanish.
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