Overview
Ankur Sharma is a Nephrologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3100 Theodore St Ste 201, Joliet, IL 60435
1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 415, New Lenox, IL 60451
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. Ankur Sharma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ankur Sharma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ankur Sharma by calling their office at 815-744-5550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ankur Sharma a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ankur Sharma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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. Ankur Sharma specialize in?
While Dr. Ankur Sharma is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ankur Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ankur Sharma has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Ankur Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ankur Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Ankur Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-744-5550 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- DehydrationDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).