Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Desh B. Sharma

Gastroenterology
Gastro Star
3208 Napier Park Ste 1, 
San Antonio, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
10
conditions
Gastro Star
3208 Napier Park Ste 1, 
San Antonio, TX 

Overview

Desh Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Medical Center
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
Hindi
Urdu

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
EMI Health
  • PPO
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Gastro Star
3208 Napier Park Ste 1, San Antonio, TX 78231

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Total Publications

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in bariatric patients: a histologic assessment.
Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in bariatric patients: a histologic assessment.
Journal: Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Published: June 12, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Desh B. Sharma

Is Dr. Desh B. Sharma a top-rated expert for Gastrectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Desh B. Sharma is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrectomy, 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. Desh B. Sharma specialize in?

While Dr. Desh B. Sharma is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrectomy, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Desh B. Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Desh B. Sharma has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Desh B. Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Desh B. Sharma accept my insurance?

Dr. Desh B. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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.

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