Akanksha Sharma, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Akanksha Sharma
Akanksha Sharma, MD, is board certified in neurology, neuro-oncology and palliative medicine. She is experienced in the treatment of primary/metastatic brain tumors, neurological complications of cancer, and disease-related burden and symptoms.
Her clinical and research interests lie in helping patients maximize their time and quality of life. She aims to align treatment with patient goals and to provide holistic care that includes careful symptom assessment and management, as well as support for the patient’s loved ones.
Dr. Sharma brings a unique perspective to neuro-oncology care in this area with her clinical experience combining neuro-oncology and palliative care. Her research focuses on understanding and improving quality of life, how we best manage symptoms, the importance of prognostication, and caregiver support. She partners with her patients and their families to develop holistic care plans that take into consideration both mind and body health, and the patient’s loved ones.
Dr. Sharma completed Neurology training at the University of Washington.
She then completed a two-year research/clinical Neuro-oncology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, followed by a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at the University of Washington.
She is an active member of the Society for Neuro-oncology (SNO) (for whom she serves on the Women & Diversity Committee), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the American Association of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (AAHPM).
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2013
University of Washington Medical School
Internal Medicine
University of Washington Medical School
Adult Neurology
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Neuro-Oncology
University of Washington Medical School
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Neuro Oncology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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There are not enough positive words to say about Dr. Sharma and her entire medical team. I have never had a more thoughtful, compassionate, knowledgeable, or responsive doctor or team in my life. I give thanks for Dr. Sharma every day.
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Dr Sharma is engaged, caring, professionally excellent, searching and determined. I have the utmost respect for her!
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Dr. Sharma is an excellent doctor. She has always gone above and beyond in helping me navigate a horrible chronic condition. She is brilliant, empathetic and open minded. She has helped me explore many, many options to improve my quality of life. Many other doctors Would just engage as deeply or as long, they'd simply "give up". She doesnt judge and at the same time she has helped me see things in a different perspective, allowing me to explore treatments and approaches that perhaps without her I would never have done. I am forever grateful for her care. Anyone who works w Dr. Sharma (and her wonderful team), is incredibly fortunate. I have never met another doctor liike her - I saw 24 doctors while trying to diagnosis and treat my illness, she stands apart from every single on. She genuinely deserves some sort of recognition to honor the care she provides. She's an angel.
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Dr. Sharma is the best!
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Excellent care given with kindness and expertise
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It was all good Especially the Staff, Doctor's and all their staff Everyone treated me like I was their patient I just need to say God Bless you All
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