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Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

Professional interests include: stroke

510 South Kingshighway Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-5949

Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, The Regents of the University of Michigan, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

510 South Kingshighway Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Some issues Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

abdominal imaging	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1457
CT scan	1511
diagnostic procedures	37
eye procedures	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	930
neck imaging	238
spinal procedures	752
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
vascular procedures	53
X-rays	29

**Gender**
Male	931
Female	1066

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1458
Black	483
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	208
Less than 65	599

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1876
chemotherapy	15
CT scan	2018
diagnostic procedures	31
eye procedures	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1125
neck imaging	323
spinal procedures	935
vascular procedures	62

**Gender**
Male	1096
Female	1320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1737
Black	606
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	917
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	273
Less than 65	698

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	616
CT scan	698
diagnostic procedures	21
eye procedures	43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	960
neck imaging	248
spinal procedures	745
vascular procedures	41

**Gender**
Male	1886
Female	2170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2956
Black	952
Hispanic	0
Asian	54
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1548
From 75 to 84	966
85 and over	388
Less than 65	1154

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	12
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	2017
chemotherapy	12
CT scan	2158
diagnostic procedures	22
eye procedures	58
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1231
neck imaging	330
spinal procedures	1002
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
vascular procedures	49
X-rays	44

**Gender**
Male	1199
Female	1373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1930
Black	564
Hispanic	25
Asian	14
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1036
From 75 to 84	603
85 and over	227
Less than 65	706

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	24
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1827
chemotherapy	24
CT scan	1917
diagnostic procedures	24
eye procedures	55
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1141
neck imaging	288
spinal procedures	886
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
vascular procedures	39
X-rays	30

**Gender**
Male	1130
Female	1255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1744
Black	534
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	963
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	227
Less than 65	631

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	17
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1733
chemotherapy	17
CT scan	1856
diagnostic procedures	23
eye procedures	76
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1200
neck imaging	288
spinal procedures	983
vascular procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	1097
Female	1239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1778
Black	456
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	966
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	203
Less than 65	595

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1131
CT scan	1095
diagnostic procedures	16
eye procedures	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	918
neck imaging	183
spinal procedures	688
vascular procedures	36

**Gender**
Male	749
Female	890

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1318
Black	252
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	667
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	134
Less than 65	400

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1167
chemotherapy	25
CT scan	1240
eye procedures	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	857
neck imaging	231
spinal procedures	723
vascular procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	836
Female	855

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1295
Black	305
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	726
From 75 to 84	431
85 and over	149
Less than 65	385

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1365
CT scan	1304
eye procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1240
neck imaging	264
spinal procedures	881
vascular procedures	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Saint Louis, MO were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

abdominal imaging	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1466
chemotherapy	18
CT scan	1534
diagnostic procedures	24
eye procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1067
neck imaging	266
spinal procedures	848
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
vascular procedures	44
X-rays	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	892
Female	1016

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	415
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	1421
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	455
85 and over	180
Less than 65	516
65 to 74	756

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	14
Dementia	16

Education & Training

He has a state license in Missouri.

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington University Physicians

St. Louis Children's Hospital

The Regents of the University of Michigan

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aseem Sharma, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,211 SAR339658 $1,211

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,211

Biography

Dr. Aseem Sharma specializes in neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology. He has a special interest in neuroradiology, stroke, and imaging procedures. He is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital.