Rajiv K. Sharma, MD

Rajiv K. Sharma, MD
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Podcasts
Diabetes and Heart Disease
June 30, 2021According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), persons with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke than someone who does not have diabetes. Cardiologist Dr. Rajiv Sharma discusses the link between diabetes and heart disease, risk factors and things you can do to help lower and manage your risk. Learn more about BayCare’s heart and vascular Learn more about BayCare’s diabetes programs.
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Affiliations
- BayCare Physician Partners
- BayCare Medical Group
- St. Anthony's Hospital
- BayCare Physician Partners ACO
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Board Certifications
- AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine|AB Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Gender
- Male
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Insurances AcceptedWe Accept the Following Insurances
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Patient Reviews
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Provider Explained Things ClearlyProvider Listened CarefullyProvider Was Easy To UnderstandProvider Knew Medical HistoryProvider Showed RespectProvider Spent Enough TimeRate Your Provider 0-10355 Reviews, 95 Comments2/17/2023 | BayCare Verified PatientDr Sharma always takes the time to discuss my concerns and inquiries.2/17/2023 | BayCare Verified PatientNo questions about his excellent service!2/15/2023 | BayCare Verified PatientEverything was great!!2/15/2023 | BayCare Verified PatientPerfect1/20/2023 | BayCare Verified PatientWAS AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE.
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Doctor Bio
- Dr. Rajiv K. Sharma is board certified in cardiovascular disease, adult echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular computed tomography (CT), and internal medicine. He completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is part of BayCare Medical Group serving the St. Petersburg, Florida area. Dr. Sharma is trained in comprehensive cardiovascular disease and experienced in the management of a full range of cardiovascular disorders such as coronary artery disease, valvular disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiac risk stratification including the management of hypertension and cholesterol abnormalities. As an invasive cardiologist, he performs procedures such as right and left heart catheterizations. Beyond medical practice, Dr. Sharma is also a seasoned author, having contributed numerous articles to peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Sharma believes in a strong patient-physician relationship akin to a being a "team" and a calming relaxed approach to the discussion of cardiovascular symptoms or issues.
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Languages
- English
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Residency
- Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital
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Specialties
- Cardiovascular Diseases|Internal Medicine
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Education
- University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville
Medical University of Lublin
BayCare Health System
- University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville
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Doctor Locations
Suncoast Medical Clinic Cardiology
620 10th St N
Ste 2A
Saint Petersburg,
FL
33705
Phone: (727) 824-8243