Akanksha Sharma MD (She/Her)
Neurooncology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
Phone+1 310-829-8265
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Summary
- Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neurologist, neuro oncologist and palliative care specialist in Los Angeles, CA, and is affiliated with Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John's Health Center. She is a clinician and a researcher with an interest in neuro oncology clinical trials and studies focusing on quality of life for patients with serious illness and their care partners.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2019 - 2020
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Arizona)Fellowship, Women's Imaging, 2017 - 2019- University of WashingtonResidency, Neurology, 2014 - 2017
- University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2014
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2013
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteBSc, Biotechnology and English, Highest Honors, 2004 - 2008
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A pilot survey into the landscape of neuro-oncology care in the community.Christine Lu-Emerson, Sajeel Chowdhary, Rupesh Kotecha, Akanksha Sharma, Yazmin Odia
The Oncologist. 2025-03-10 - 1 citationsA Microfluidic, Multi-Antibody Cell Capture Method to Evaluate Tumor Cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patients With Suspected Leptomeningeal Metastases.Nathan T Sweed, Hao-Ching Hsiao, Barbara Blouw, Tony J Pircher, Deanna Fisher
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 2025-03-01 - Neoadjuvant clinical trials in adults with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma: A systematic review.Tiffany M Juarez, Jaya M Gill, Boris R Minev, Akanksha Sharma, Santosh Kesari
Critical Reviews in Oncology/hematology. 2025-02-01
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