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Dr. Samir Sharma, MD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

14651 S Bascom Avenue Suite 280
Los Gatos, CA 95032

(408) 356-9422

Dr. Samir Sharma, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Los Gatos, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Samir Sharma, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health, Good Samaritan Health System and SOUTH BAY ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

14651 S Bascom Avenue Suite 280
Los Gatos, CA 95032

Address:

221 East Hacienda Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

Address:

333 O Connor Drive
San Jose, CA 95128

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

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	300
doctor visit	469
injections	299
musculoskeletal imaging	51
pelvic imaging	10
X-rays	63

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	18
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

aspiration	328
doctor visit	429
injections	327
musculoskeletal imaging	31
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

aspiration	282
doctor visit	465
injections	281
musculoskeletal imaging	10
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	54
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	430
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	687
hip imaging	41
injections	429
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	45
minimally invasive procedures	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	62
musculoskeletal imaging	99
reconstructive surgery	10
synovectomy	11
X-rays	36

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	302
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	659
hip imaging	28
injections	301
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	45
minimally invasive procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
musculoskeletal imaging	98
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	10
synovectomy	22
X-rays	33

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

aspiration	338
doctor visit	763
hip imaging	18
injections	355
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
musculoskeletal imaging	46
open surgery	11
pain management	17
reconstructive surgery	10
synovectomy	10
X-rays	13

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	34
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	326
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	689
hip imaging	19
injections	340
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
musculoskeletal imaging	32
open surgery	11
pain management	14
synovectomy	10
upper extremity surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	32
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	269
doctor visit	547
injections	290
pain management	21

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	538
doctor visit	1166
injections	537
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	17
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	9
synovectomy	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samir Sharma, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Los Gatos, CA were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

aspiration	347
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	653
hip imaging	26
injections	353
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
musculoskeletal imaging	54
open surgery	11
pain management	17
pelvic imaging	10
reconstructive surgery	10
synovectomy	13
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	141
Male	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	27
Non-Hispanic White	161
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	67
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	123

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

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Samir Sharma, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Good Samaritan Hospital

El Camino Health

Good Samaritan Health System

SOUTH BAY ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Samir Sharma, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.25 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samir Sharma, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Gatos, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$535,605 Q-FIX $329,161	Q-FIX Hip $206,444
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$151,284 Q-FIX $137,227	Sports Med Shoulder $9,898	Sports Med Small Joint $4,159
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc	$1,392 MPO Medial Pivot Knee $1,019	MPO Hip System $373
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$807 TRUESPAN $807
BIOVENTUS LLC	$258 Ultrasound Bone Healing $82	GELSYN 3 $61	Durolane $37	Exogen $37	Joint Fluid Therapy $22	Other $19
Other	$837 N-Force Fixation System $147	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $124	AccuFill $107	KNEES $87	H-WAVE $73	Other $300

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$686,889
Food and Beverage	$2,199
Travel and Lodging	$1,095

Biography

Dr. Samir Sharma is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Sharma's residency was performed at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is especially interested in musculoskeletal problems. In addition to English, he speaks Indian Languages. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Good Samaritan Health System, Good Samaritan Hospital, and El Camino Health. El Camino Health reports that Dr. Sharma is accepting new patients at his office in San Jose, CA.