Overview
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Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Embolism, and Aneurysm Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
102 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
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.
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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- High CholesterolDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- XanthomaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- EndocarditisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Lemierre SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Lemierre Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mondor DiseaseDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Mondor Disease.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- PericarditisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Retinopathy ArterioscleroticDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic.
- SarcoidosisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Stable AnginaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Superficial ThrombophlebitisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Varicose VeinsDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.