Ratings for Dr. Amit Sharma

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Office staff using personal phones as I waited. Was asked immediately for a co-pay. Long wait. This doc wants to get you on table for injections, period. Why is his office constantly switching to different locations? Sketchy. Why does he disagree w doctors with better education and more experience? Why are they overcharging insurance?

Submitted March 6, 2024

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Love Dr. Sharma! Very caring and takes the time to listen.

Submitted Jan. 18, 2023

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I would never recommend this doctor if you want thorough explanations of procedures. He Only made my chronic pain worse. He does not look at the big picture or ask enough questions. Very eager to get you on a into the procedure factory

Submitted Aug. 20, 2021

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I don’t think enough good things can be said about this man. He is a great listener and wants to truly help. He did not jump to any conclusions on my first appointment. I have been to 3 doctors before seeing him. He did 2 MRIs, one CT and few X-rays to diagnose a subtle fracture in my spine. I received a pars injection and have become pain free since then. I appreciate everything he and his staff did for me. I will always recommend him to anyone I know.

Submitted March 17, 2018

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I have seen Dr. Sharma twice in the last 3 years for my sciatica. The man has magical hands. Both times I was debilitated and missed work for days before finally getting a shot. Both times, it worked like magic. I have sent him my mother, two neighbors and my boss, and not one was disappointed. I hope he is stays in this practice.

Submitted Jan. 8, 2017

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They should make their slogan: "more truth, less nonsense". Honest group of physicians. I was sent from my primary to Dr. Palumbo. He didn't accept my insurance. I ended up seeing a greek doctor at their center. He was honest and told me spine surgery was an option, but came with risks. When he started counting them, my head started spinning. He told me to see Sharma. I saw him around 2 months ago. He gave me two exercises (the double shin and neck stretch) and advised me to stay away from doctors for a while. My pain was gone in about 3 weeks. My friend went to a different office. Same story as mine, but ended up with a scar on his neck and no relief in pain. I can't thank these guys enough for their honesty.

Submitted Dec. 12, 2015

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I can't agree with others here. My experience was very pleasing. I was referred to Dr. Mullins by my primary. He saw me and suggested that I should see Dr. Sharma in his practice. I came out to the reception. I was told that the earliest appoinmment with him was in 2 weeks. I was very unhappy. I waited for 2 weeks to see Dr. Mullins. I am sure they felt it in my voice. The girl at reception said, "let me see what I can do". 2 minutes later their office manager came out, apologized and they put me back in the same room where I was examined earlier. Dr. Mullins came back to the room, apologized and said, let me get Dr. Sharma. 10 min later, I was evaluated by him. He is just as pleasant. I had my injection the next morning. It has been 4 weeks. 2 injections so far and I am a lot better. I cannot believe how courteous they all were and how seriously they took my pain. I cannot comment on others, but I ca not believe that in this day and age, there are practices of doctors who work together so well and still take care of patients sincerely. Thank you. SNJ

Submitted Oct. 19, 2014

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I learnt more about my condition in 20 min of seeing this doctor than I have known in 20 years of suffering through it. I am hoping treatment would be as effective too

Submitted Aug. 21, 2014

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I am amazed there are not so many reviews. He is very well respected in community. My chiropractor made him sound like a superhero. I had a great experience with him. I had 2 treatments so far and after 4 months of suffering, my leg pain has gone away. I still have some back issues and my chiro is working on it. I am so much touched by the service and improvement from the therapy. Awesome practice and a very good doctor.

Submitted April 25, 2014

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This is an amazing place to visit. The staff is wonderful. I have seen dr. Mullins, who is an angel by any yardstick. H referred me to Dr. S and he has been courteous and very informative about my pain. I have improved a lot in last 2 months and they both didn't take any credits. Honest and wonderful doctors.

Submitted Dec. 31, 2012

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Dr. Amit Sharma's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Amit Sharma is a board certified physician who specializes in the interventional pain management. Dr. Sharma is Director of the Pain Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He also serves as the Chairman of the Division of Pain Medicine for the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Sharma has consistently received the “Patients Choice Awards” and “Compassionate Doctor Award” over the last few years. He is a lifetime member of American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and a member of numerous national and international pain societies. Dr. Sharma obtained his medical education at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, considered the Harvard of Asian Subcontinent. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. He then obtained fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Sharma was an Assistant Professor at Columbia University prior to going in private practice. Dr. Sharma has performed over 10,000 interventional procedures over the past few years. He specializes in the management of back and neck problems, and neuropathic and cancer pain. He also has special interest in ischemic pain and peripheral vascular disease related issues. He has an expertise in neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulation), intrathecal drug delivery systems, minimally invasive spine procedures (Kyphoplasty, Intradiscal Electrothermy, Nucleoplasty, MILD) and radiofrequency ablative procedures. Along with the other physicians at Long Island Neurosurgical and Pain Specialists, he is a strong proponent of non-operative interventions such as physical therapy and acupuncture. Dr. Sharma is well published in peer-reviewed journals and has authored numerous textbook chapters. He has been invited as a guest speaker at several national pain meetings. He has also done research in the field of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS or RSD). His team at Johns Hopkins was provided a financial grant to conduct the largest study on CRPS patients which was published in a renowned journal. Having served as a teaching faculty, training residents and fellow doctors, Dr. Sharma carries the passion of education with him. He believes in educating patients and spends time explaining every aspect of their treatment plan with them.

Education

  • Columbia University (Grad. 2004)
  • Johns Hopkins University (Grad. 2005)

Areas of Expertise

  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • Back Pain
  • Neck pain
  • Spinal stenosis

Awards & Recognitions


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