Vikas Sharma,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Panjabi
Dr. Vikas Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah. While his clinical practice spans all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, he has a special interest in Arrhythmia Surgery and Adult congenital heart disease. 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 Utah. He has also received advanced cardiothoracic fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Sharma joined the faculty at the University of Utah in Oct 2017.
Dr. Sharma serves as the surgical lead of the University of Utah Arrhythmia Surgery Program, which is a multidisciplinary team assembled to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias especially atrial fibrillation. In addition to his role in arrhythmia surgery program, he specializes in adult congenital heart disease and is also a member of the multi-disciplinary transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the Mitraclip team.
Dr. Sharma has a strong interest in research related to atrial fibrillation. He is participating in research projects along with the bioengineering department to study atrial conduction characteristics to predict post-operative atrial fibrillation. In addition, Dr. Sharma is involved in value based and patient outcome research. He is the principle investigator for the Edwards Lifesciences sponsored trial on Patient reported outcomes with valvular heart disease. He has published extensively in many areas of adult congenital heart diseases.
Clinical Locations
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2022
University Hospital
I was very allergic to the tape that was used but they wouldn't change it.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Sharma and his team are very compassionate and always answer my questions and encourage me.
UofU Patient
October 29, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Sharma and his team continue to make my concerns feel heard and addressed. I don't feel like they are in a hurry or that any question isn't important. A great team helping me through a scary surgery.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2022
University Hospital
Dr. Sharma is very professional and thorough. He addressed each of my concerns.
UofU Patient
October 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Sharma is very good about explaining anything you are concerned about, what he intends to do.
UofU Patient
September 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Sharma is always a good experience!
UofU Patient
August 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Sharma answered all my questions. Explained what would be done so I could understand.
UofU Patient
June 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctors listened and did not make me feel like I was just a number. They showed true care and concern for my condition.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The PA was amazing. She knew what she was doing and was very thorough.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
It is very difficult to talk about. I get a little emotional because the people were so awesome.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
First visit with Dr. Sharma, he seemed to be well informed about my health and the surgery I was facing. I am from out-of-town (Colorado) and he was very responsive in answering my questions.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Sharma is excellent! I wish all providers were more like him. He listens to my concerns, explains things well, and spends enough time with me to make sure everything is addressed and we have a good plan moving forward. I could not be more grateful for him.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
This visit was 9 months after my surgery with 9 months of unanswered concerns! I finally learned that my surgery has been more deviation to norm or Complications in this very last session. I wish I knew more about the potential deviations & risks prior to this surgery. All these efforts of caring I received this last session was due to my own follow ups & persistence. I asked for more information prior to my surgery & I was brushed off & referred to YouTube! There used to be a very professional booklet regarding this procedure 6 Years ago, but none Now!
UofU Patient
December 16, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Sharma clearly explained the surgery I will have. He went out of his way to answer my questions.
UofU Patient
November 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Bedside manner amazing. Everyone was very sweet. My doctor was unbelievable. The nicest person actually cared addressed My families concerns and mine talk to everyone like they were a person and genuinely cared
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Great staff. Took good care of me.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very good
Dr. Vikas Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah. While his clinical practice spans all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, he has a special interest in Arrhythmia Surgery and Adult congenital heart disease. 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 Utah. He has also received advanced cardiothoracic fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Sharma joined the faculty at the University of Utah in Oct 2017.
Dr. Sharma serves as the surgical lead of the University of Utah Arrhythmia Surgery Program, which is a multidisciplinary team assembled to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias especially atrial fibrillation. In addition to his role in arrhythmia surgery program, he specializes in adult congenital heart disease and is also a member of the multi-disciplinary transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the Mitraclip team.
Dr. Sharma has a strong interest in research related to atrial fibrillation. He is participating in research projects along with the bioengineering department to study atrial conduction characteristics to predict post-operative atrial fibrillation. In addition, Dr. Sharma is involved in value based and patient outcome research. He is the principle investigator for the Edwards Lifesciences sponsored trial on Patient reported outcomes with valvular heart disease. He has published extensively in many areas of adult congenital heart diseases.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg) |
Education History
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident, 2017 |
| Residency | Wellspan York Hospital General Surgery Resident, 2015 |
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow, 2012 |
| Residency | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident, 2009 |
| Residency | Banaras Hindu University General Surgery Resident, 2005 |
| Professional Medical | Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Medicine and Surgery M.B.B.S., 2001 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Case Report
Editorial
Global Impact
Education History
| Residency | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident |
| Residency | Banaras Hindu University General Surgery Resident |
| Professional Medical | Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Medicine and Surgery M.B.B.S. |
