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Vikas Sharma
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Vikas Sharma, MD

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Panjabi

Clinical Locations

University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Hospital

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Salt Lake City

  • Dr. Vikas Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê. While his clinical practice spans all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, he has a special interest in Minimally Invasive Robotic surgery, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Arrhythmia Surgery, Dr. Sharma received his medical degree and cardiothoracic training in India. He then completed general surgery training at Wellspan York Hospital, York, PA and cardiothoracic surgery training at University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê. He has also received advanced cardiothoracic fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Sharma joined the faculty at the University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê in Oct 2017.

    Dr. Sharma serves as the surgical lead of the University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê arrhythmia surgery program with a focus on minimally invasive options for atrial fibrillation i.e. Convergence Procedure and Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program with focus on mitral valve surgery. He specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with particular interest in aortic valve sparing options including Ross procedure. He is also a member of the multi-disciplinary structural heart team including trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the Mitraclip.

    Dr. Sharma is the value officer for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and has strong interest in Value Based Care and outcome research. He has published extensively and is involved in several industry driven trials.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 61 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 17, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Explain everything so I understood it

    July 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Sharma saved my life, I was very lucky to be under he's care, and he's healing hands. Thank you University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Hospital for having Amazing team. Will never forget you All.

    July 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He is very personable. It was my first time to speak with him and I was delighted with the interest he showed in me and my concerns. He explained the procedures in a way I understood, giving me the pros and cons to aid me in the decision making process.

    June 26, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Vikas Sharma is very professional and compassionate. He truly seems to care about his patient's care and comfort.

    June 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    We believe he is the best Heart surgeon in ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê.

    June 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Sharma actually listens and cares for his patients concerns. I would definetely refer him to family and friends

    June 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    If I could give him a rating higher than "very good" I would. I really appreciate Dr. Sharma for being so thorough and taking such great care of me.

    May 16, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He listened to what I wanted the outcome to be and tried very hard to make it happen.

    March 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    If you want the very best, then Dr Sharma is who you want as your Surgeon.

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  • Dr. Vikas Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê. While his clinical practice spans all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, he has a special interest in Minimally Invasive Robotic surgery, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Arrhythmia Surgery, Dr. Sharma received his medical degree and cardiothoracic training in India. He then completed general surgery training at Wellspan York Hospital, York, PA and cardiothoracic surgery training at University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê. He has also received advanced cardiothoracic fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Sharma joined the faculty at the University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê in Oct 2017.

    Dr. Sharma serves as the surgical lead of the University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê arrhythmia surgery program with a focus on minimally invasive options for atrial fibrillation i.e. Convergence Procedure and Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program with focus on mitral valve surgery. He specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with particular interest in aortic valve sparing options including Ross procedure. He is also a member of the multi-disciplinary structural heart team including trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the Mitraclip.

    Dr. Sharma is the value officer for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and has strong interest in Value Based Care and outcome research. He has published extensively and is involved in several industry driven trials.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg)

    Education history

    Residency Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê School of Medicine Resident
    General Surgery - Wellspan York Hospital Resident
    Fellowship Cardiothoracic Surgery - Mayo Clinic Fellow
    Cardiothoracic Surgery - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Resident
    Residency General Surgery - Banaras Hindu University Resident
    Medicine and Surgery - Dayanand Medical College and Hospital M.B.B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Glotzbach JP, Hanson HA, Tonna JE, Horns JJ, Allen CM, Presson AP, Griffin CL, Zak M, Sharma V, Tristani-Firouzi M, Selzman CH (2023). Familial Associations of Prevalence and Cause-Specific Mortality for Thoracic Aortic Disease and Bicuspid Aortic Valve in a Large-Population Database. Circulation, 148(8).
    2. Deo SV, Elgudin Y, Shroyer ALW, Altarabsheh S, Sharma V, Rubelowsky J, Cornwell L, Davierwala P, Chu D, Cmolik B (2022). Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Department of Veteran Affairs' Use and Outcomes. J Am Heart Assoc, 11(6), e023514. ()
    3. Wang Z, Zhe S, Zimmerman J, Morrisey C, Tonna JE, Sharma V, Metcalf RA (2022). Development and validation of a machine learning method to predict intraoperative red blood cell transfusions in cardiothoracic surgery. Sci Rep, 12(1), 1355. ()
    4. Wilson TW, Horns JJ, Sharma V, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Pereira SJ, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Glotzbach JP (2022). Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy SAVR in the Era of TAVR: An Institutional Review. J Clin Med, 11(3). ()
    5. Metcalf RA, Goodfellow J, Cail K, Blaylock R, Kawamoto K, Enniss T, Galaviz C, Lim M, Reddy S, Sharma V, Wanner N (2021). Electronic clinical decision support: Evidence that default settings influence end-user behavior. Transfusion, 61(3), 669-670. ()
    6. Khan MS, Yamashita K, Sharma V, Ranjan R, Dosdall DJ (2020). RNAs and Gene Expression Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. J Clin Med, 9(4). ()
    7. Deo SV, Sharma V, Altarabsheh SE, Raza S, Wilson B, Elgudin Y, Cmolik B (2020). Home health care visits may reduce the need for early readmission after coronary artery bypass grafting. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. ()
    8. Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist JA, Burton BM, Tate JD, Berkenbile L, Sharma V, MacLeod RS (2020). Novel experimental model for studying the spatiotemporal electrical signature of acute myocardial ischemia: a translational platform. Physiol Meas, 41(1), 015002. ()
    9. Sharma V, DeShazo RA, Skidmore CR, Glotzbach JP, Koliopoulou A, Javan H, McKellar SH, Powell DL, Selzman CH (2019). Surgical explantation of atrial septal closure devices for refractory nickel allergy symptoms. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 160(2), 502-509.e1. ()
    10. Khan MS, Yamashita K, Sharma V, Ranjan R, Selzman CH, Dosdall DJ (2019). Perioperative Biomarkers Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Narrative Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth, 34(7), 1933-1941. ()
    11. Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist J, Tate JD, Sharma V, MacLeod RS (2019). Electrocardiographic Comparison of Dobutamine and BRUCE Cardiac Stress Testing With High Resolution Mapping in Experimental Models. Comput Cardiol (2010), 45. ()

    Review

    1. Tandar A, Sharma V, Ibrahim M, Jones T, Morgan D, Montzingo C, Lee J, Birgenheier N, Silverton N, Abraham A, Welt FGP, Glotzbach JP (2021). Preventing or Minimizing Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. [Review]. J Invasive Cardiol, 33(1), E32-E39. ()

    Case Report

    1. Wilder TJ, Sharma V, Koliopoulou A, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Glotzbach JP (2019). Rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement after aortic root replacement: A safe alternative to redo root replacement. J Card Surg, 35(1), 222-225. ()

    Editorial

    1. Tandar A, Catino A, Sharma V (2020). Aortic Stenosis and Malignancy-A Shift in Trajectory: Management of Aortic Stenosis in Cancer Patients. Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 23, 66-67. ()
    2. Griffin CL, Sharma V, Sarfati MR, Smith BK, Kraiss LW, McKellar SH, Koliopoulou A, Brooke BS, Selzman CH, Glotzbach JP (2020). Aortic Disease in the Time of COVID: Repercussions on Patient Care at an Academic Aortic Center. J Vasc Surg, 72(2), 408-413. ()

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