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Dr. Poonam Surina Sharma, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, pancreatitis, and more.

621 North Hall Street
Dallas, TX 75226

(214) 820-0600

Dr. Poonam Surina Sharma, MD is an internist in Dallas, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). She graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Poonam Surina Sharma, MD is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

Address:

621 North Hall Street
Dallas, TX 75226

Address:

3600 Gaston Avenue Suites 550 & 556
Dallas, TX 75246

Address:

3500 GASTON AVENUE
Dallas, TX 75246

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

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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.

hospital care	823
inpatient care	824

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	241
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	67
Less than 65	188

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

hospital care	713
inpatient care	714

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	211
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	60
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	58
Dementia	39
Cancer	12

hospital care	481
inpatient care	482

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	280
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	88
Less than 65	216

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	59
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

hospital care	459
inpatient care	440
outpatient care	19

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	52
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	58
Dementia	39
Cancer	15

hospital care	394
inpatient care	378
outpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	46
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	55
Dementia	39
Cancer	17

hospital care	380
inpatient care	365
outpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	43
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	52
Dementia	37
Cancer	17

hospital care	404
inpatient care	393
outpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	92
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	48
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	56
Dementia	40
Cancer	15

hospital care	341
inpatient care	342

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	33
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

hospital care	524
inpatient care	525

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Poonam Surina Sharma, MD treated as an internist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	502
inpatient care	495
outpatient care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Poonam Surina Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	127
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	171
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	84
85 and over	43
Less than 65	95
65 to 74	118

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	11
Dementia	30

Education & Training

Dr. Poonam Surina Sharma, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2007. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2007)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

HealthTexas Provider Network

Baylor Scott & White Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$371 Lexiscan $246	MYCAMINE $77	AmBisome $48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$35 LANTUS $35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$33 XARELTO $33
Pfizer Inc.	$30 CHANTIX $16	VIAGRA $14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$27 Spiriva $27
Other	$96 AVYCAZ $24	Levemir $14	BREO $13	Precedex Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9 percent Sodium Chloride Injec $13	JANUMET XR $12	Other $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$592

Biography

Dr. Poonam Sharma practices hospital medicine (hospitalist). Dr. Sharma's areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, stroke, and pancreatitis. She attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Sharma is accepting new patients at her office in Dallas, TX.