Akshit Sharma
Expertise in
45
conditions
Expertise in
45
conditions
Cardiovascular Institute
102 Twin Oaks Drive, 
Raceland, LA 

Overview

Spending time with friends and family, traveling, golfing and hiking.

Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Embolism, and Aneurysm Repair.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Thanjavur Medical College, 2012

Residency

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Med, Internal Medicine, 2017

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Fellowships

University of Kansas Medical Center, Cardiology, 2020
University of Kansas Medical Center, Cardiology - Interventional, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Banner Heart Hospital
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
Banner Desert Medical Center
Banner Baywood Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cardiovascular Institute
102 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
Other Locations
Cardiovascular Institute
1320 Martin Luther King Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sharma has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Varicose Veins

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akshit Sharma

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshit Sharma?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshit Sharma by calling their office at 985-537-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Akshit Sharma a top-rated expert for Angina?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshit Sharma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Angina, 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. Akshit Sharma specialize in?

While Dr. Akshit Sharma is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. Akshit Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akshit Sharma has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angina. You can view a list of Dr. Akshit Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Akshit Sharma accept my insurance?

Dr. Akshit Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-537-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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