Biography

Dr. Sharma joined the Department of Emergency Medicine in 2014 upon completion of training. He currently serves as the Chief of Emergency Services and Vice Chief of Staff for Quality at LBJ Hospital. His focus is on propelling high-value care at LBJ Hospital and Harris Health System, the safety-net hospital system for Harris County.

Education

Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Chicago, Emergency Medicine
Certificate in Medical Quality
UTHealth

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

emergency department operations, patient safety, value-based healthcare, healthcare utilization, safety-net healthcare systems, data in healthcare, population health

Research Interests

hospital throughput, safety-net hospital operations, quality improvement, healthcare data analytics, comparative effectiveness and pragmatic trials