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Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD

Neurology* Age 37
Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD

Neurology* Age 37
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Sharma graduated from University of Washington. Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Sharma currently practices at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Sharma has experience treating conditions like Brain Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sharma received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Sharma's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sharma also speaks Hindi. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
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Anemia
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Bone Cancer
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Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chordoma
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Chronic Pain
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Epilepsy
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Ewing's Sarcoma
Headache
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Insomnia
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Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Migraine
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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Visual Field Defects
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anterior Horn Disease
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Autonomic Disorders
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Cancer Treatment-Related Pain
Cancer-Related Conditions
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Cluster Headache
Colorectal Cancer
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Episodic Cluster Headache
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Glioblastoma
Gliomatosis Cerebri
Head and Neck Cancer
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Glioma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Meningitis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Metastatic Tumor
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Radiculopathy
Seizure Disorders
Skin Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Syncope
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Thyroid Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Urethra Cancer
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
  • ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • PreferredOne PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Neuroscience Institute
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-8265
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 City of Hope South Bay
    5215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (424) 212-5361
  3. 3 John Wayne Cancer Institute Clinical Laboratory
    2200 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-8265
  4. 4 Mayo Clinic Hospital
    5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 582-7640
  5. 5 Providence Saint John's Health Center
    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-8265
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Neil A Martin MD Inc
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 582-7450
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Sep 09, 2021
Dr. Sharma was kind, smart consistent with me. She was patient and listen to my fears and concerns. The was very careful. My lumbar puncture was excellent based on her.
Cheryl mcmichael — Sep 09, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Medical Oncology
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Neurology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sharma's profile.

Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA