Dr. Sunil Sharma, MD
General Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 52
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Dr. Sunil Sharma, MD is a general surgery specialist in Jacksonville, FL and has been practicing for 14 years. He graduated from Mgm Med Coll-My Hosp in 1989 and specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery.
New Life Surgical Associates
8825 Perimeter Park Blvd Ste 101
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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Top Care Areas
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Obesity
very high
more than 99% of peers
Esophageal Surgery
very high
more than 91% of peers
Stomach Surgery
very high
more than 88% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Sharma "Our practice strives to provide care to each patient with utmost respect, honesty and dignity. We allow each patient to retain their own individuality and voice, concerning their treatment program. We work with the patient to assist in meeting their individual health goals. Minimal invasive surgery and weight loss surgery are our specialty interest. We provide all established types of weight loss surgery in the least invasive way. We believe in Innovations and advances in the surgical field without compromising the safety of the patient. This philosophy has resulted in developing and pioneering many new procedures and with least invasive approaches. We are one of the few centers in the country to offer single incision approach to all form of bariatric surgeries including gastric bypasses. We also perform laparoscopic surgery for conditions like hernia, gallbladder disease, acid reflux disease, colon resection and many other abdominal conditions."
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2 Specialties
- General Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
15 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Hernia
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Diabetes
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diverticulitis
- Incisional Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Obesity
- Tumor
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
24 Procedures
- Adjustable Gastric Banding
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Colectomy
- Esophageal Surgery
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
- Stomach Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Holkar CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1983
- Mgm Med Coll-My HospMedical School | Graduated 1989
- Monmouth Med Ctr-Hahnemann UInternship Hospital | Completed 1995
- Monmouth Med Ctr-Hahnemann UResidency Hospital | Completed 2001
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2004
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- The Sills Award – To the surgical resident who has distinguished himself or herself as a teacher to the fellow resident and students, 2002
- Obesity society of India – Honorary membership and special recognition for contribution to the field of bariatric surgery, 2011
- SLS Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award – Nominated to SLS for 2001 – 2002.,
- The Sills Award – To the surgical resident who has distinguished himself or herself as a teacher to the fellow resident and students, 2001
- American College of Surgeons award for best clinical paper, 2001
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Sharma accepts 12 insurance carriers
- AetnaAenta HealthFund CDHP and Value Plan Most of Idaho BasicBronze - Advantage 5750 PD Banner Health Network POSBronze - Advantage 5750 PD HMOBronze - Advantage 5750 PD OAMC POSBronze - Advantage 5750 PD POS
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Access PPOBlue AdvantageBlue Advantage HMOBlue Advantage PlusBlue Advantage Plus HMOBlue Advantage PPOBlue Card PPOBlue Care Connection PPOBlue Care HMOBlue Care NetworkBlue Care Network Advantage
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Humana
- TricareFamily Health Plan HMOFamily Health Plan POSFamily Health Plan PPOPrimeStandardTriCare for LifeTricare HMO
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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