Dr. Sharana Hegde

Dr. Sharana Hegde specializes in cardiovascular disease and critical care medicine, bringing 11 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, where she developed her foundation in cardiac care. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive heart care, particularly for patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced interventions.

Dr. Hegde practices at multiple Atrium Health locations throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, including the Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute and several hospital centers. She has extensive experience treating cardiogenic shock, a serious condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Her expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia, a specialized treatment that carefully controls body temperature to protect organs during critical medical situations. These advanced skills make her particularly valuable for patients facing complex …cardiac emergencies and those requiring intensive cardiac care.