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Vikas Sharma, MD

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18 4.9 out of 5 Patient Rating

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

University Hospital
Cardiothoracic Surgery

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Adult Cardiac Surgery
  • Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Arrhythmia Surgery
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI or TAVR)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Endocarditis
  • Maze Surgery

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - 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.

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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

4 out of 5 stars

I was very allergic to the tape that was used but they wouldn't change it.

UofU Patient November 10, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sharma and his team are very compassionate and always answer my questions and encourage me.

UofU Patient October 29, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sharma is very professional and thorough. He addressed each of my concerns.

UofU Patient October 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sharma is always a good experience!

UofU Patient August 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sharma answered all my questions. Explained what would be done so I could understand.

UofU Patient June 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

The PA was amazing. She knew what she was doing and was very thorough.

UofU Patient April 29, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 24, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

3 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Great staff. Took good care of me.

UofU Patient July 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

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 - 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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  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. 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.

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.

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