Overview
Dr. Sharma is the Donald O. Castell Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with a clinical and translational focus in Neurogastroenterology \& Motility (NGM), particularly diabetic gastroparesis and Parkinson's disease. He obtained his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, completed internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospitals, and GI fellowship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Sharma's research focus is understanding the pathophysiology of gut-brain axis in various conditions and developing innovative, non-invasive, and promising neuromodulation therapies through his insights, outstanding mentorship and collaborations, and his engineering background. He currently serves as principal investigator of a NIH-funded multi-center, randomized, sham-controlled study investigating thoracic neuromodulation for diabetic gastroparesis (R01-DK133520) and one of the multiple PIs of one of the 5 centers in the NIDDK-supported Gut-Brain Parkinson's Disease Consortium (GBPDC) (U01-DK140923).
Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amol Sharma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amol Sharma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amol Sharma by calling their office at 843-792-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amol Sharma a top-rated expert for Bowel Incontinence?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amol Sharma is classified as an Elite expert for Bowel Incontinence, 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. Amol Sharma specialize in?
While Dr. Amol Sharma is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Gastroparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Amol Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amol Sharma has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bowel Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Amol Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amol Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Amol Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Sharma isElite. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Distinguished
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- EncopresisDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GastroparesisDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroparesis.
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- EndoscopyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Levator SyndromeDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.