Dr. Shashidhar Acharya, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Orange, CA and has been practicing for 38 years. He graduated from Kasturba Med Coll-Mysore U in 1976 and specializes in geriatric medicine.
Accepting new patients
Make an appointment
Insurance Check
Search for your insurance provider
Dr. Acharya accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Acharya accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
Background Check
Dr. Acharya's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Acharya performs Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Acharya performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Acharya treats Breast Pain more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Acharya treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Acharya treats Dizziness more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Acharya treats this condition more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Acharya's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Back Pain
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Confusion
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Foot Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nausea
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Overactive Bladder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Screening
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
Board Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Education
Languages
- Hindi
- English
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Dr. Acharya's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Acharya
4.5
Based on 8 reviews
| 5 Stars | 87.5% | (7) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 1 Star | 12.5% | (1) |
Leave a review
How likely are you to recommendDr. Acharya?
Average Wait Time
- 10 – 15 minutes
Dr. Acharya's Performance
- Trustworthiness
- Explains condition(s) well
- Answers questions
- Time well spent
Office & Staff Performance
- Scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Acharya to family and friends is 4.5 out of 5
Locations
Acharya & Sharma Medical Group
Affiliated Hospitals
Check the quality of care at hospitals where Dr. Acharya treats patients.
Learn moreCompare Providers
More providers who are similar to Dr. Acharya
Show All Geriatric Medicine Doctors
Be the first to leave a comment
How was your experience with Dr. Acharya?