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Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychiatry

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Professional interests include: anxiety, depression

530 East 74th Street New York Ny
NY 10021

(646) 888-0100

Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD is a null in New York, NY specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry. She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and MEMORIAL PSYCHIATRY GROUP.

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1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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530 East 74th Street New York Ny
NY 10021

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

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
mental health therapy	74

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	38
Cancer	55

doctor visit	159
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
mental health therapy	157

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	35
Cancer	53

doctor visit	147
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
mental health therapy	143

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	40
Cancer	54

doctor visit	172
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
mental health therapy	167

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	36
Cancer	49

doctor visit	350
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
mental health therapy	207

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD treated as a null in New York, NY were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	182
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
mental health therapy	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	14
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She completed residency at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MEMORIAL PSYCHIATRY GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, QualCare, Anthem, MVP Health Care, ConnectiCare, Healthfirst Medicare, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Remove item, Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Carrum Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

QualCare

Anthem

MVP Health Care

ConnectiCare

Healthfirst Medicare

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Carrum Health

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mehak Sharma, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Biography

Dr. Mehak Sharma is a specialist in psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. She works in New York, NY and City of New York, NY. Dr. Sharma studied medicine at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Her training includes a residency program at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. She is rated highly by her patients. Dr. Sharma appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Sharma (or staff) speaks Hindi. She is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.