Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Akshay M. Sharma

Internal Medicine
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
Walnut Creek, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
19
conditions
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
Walnut Creek, CA 

Overview

Akshay Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California.

Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 303 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Contra Costa Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

Haploidentical Donor Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Patients With Severe Aplastic Anemia
Haploidentical Donor Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Patients With Severe Aplastic Anemia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Anti-Thymocyte Globulin, Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Mesna, Filgrastim, CD45-Depleted Lymphocyte Infusion
Study Phase: Phase 2
Reduced Intensity Related Donor Peripheral Blood Derived Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplantation for Patients With Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Reduced Intensity Related Donor Peripheral Blood Derived Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplantation for Patients With Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Hydroxyurea+Azathioprine+Alemtuzumab+Thioptepa+Low dose total body irradiation+Sirolimus, Hydroxyurea+Azathioprine+Alemtuzumab+Thiotepa+Plerixafor+Low dose total body irradiation+Cyclophosphamide+Sirolimus
Study Phase: Phase 2
A First-in-patient Phase I/II Clinical Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Genome-edited Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells in Subjects With Severe Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
A First-in-patient Phase I/II Clinical Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Genome-edited Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells in Subjects With Severe Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: OTQ923, HIX763, OTQ923, HIX763
Study Phase: Phase 1
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection From Patients With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Using Plerixafor
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection From Patients With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Using Plerixafor
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: April 07, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Plerixafor
Study Phase: Phase 2
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303 Total Publications

Correction: FBW7 Inhibits Myeloid Differentiation in Acute Myeloid Leukemia via GSK3-Dependent Ubiquitination of PU.1.
Correction: FBW7 Inhibits Myeloid Differentiation in Acute Myeloid Leukemia via GSK3-Dependent Ubiquitination of PU.1.
Journal: Molecular cancer research : MCR
Published: August 04, 2026
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Is Dr. Akshay M. Sharma a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshay M. Sharma is classified as an Elite expert for Sickle Cell Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Akshay M. Sharma specialize in?

While Dr. Akshay M. Sharma is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Akshay M. Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akshay M. Sharma has published 303 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Akshay M. Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Akshay M. Sharma accept my insurance?

Dr. Akshay M. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-947-3393 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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