Samir Sharma, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician with South Bay Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Samir Sharma, who serves patients in California.
Dr. Sharma is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine physician. He encourages and supports patients in pursuing good health, healing, and recovery through maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle in all phases of their lives.
With expertise ranging from simple sprains to complex polytrauma, Dr. Sharma practices at South Bay Orthopedic and Sports Medicine with his wife, Dr. Kavita Sharma, and a talented team of medical professionals.
The husband-wife duo has been providing top-quality care in San Jose, California for over a decade. They specialize in treating various injuries, including ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral tears. They offer a wide range of services, from total joint reconstructions, shoulder care, and sports medicine to knee surgery, trauma and fracture care, and regenerative medicine like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
Their main priority is to help patients return to their activities quickly, whether it’s playing with their children or participating in professional sports. By utilizing the latest advancements in technology, the South Bay team has successfully helped thousands of patients return to work and play.
After being raised in Michigan, Dr. Sharma moved to Miami where he was accepted to the honors accelerated medical program at the University of Miami, Florida. He moved back to Michigan to attend the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, where he graduated with a top of the class distinction. During his orthopedic surgery residency there, he worked under Dr. Robert Teitge, a team physician for the Detroit Pistons.
Under Christopher Harner and Freddie Fu, Dr. Sharma completed a sports medicine externship at the University of Pittsburgh before finishing his residency at the Detroit Medical Center. He concluded a fellowship at Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Carson City, Nevada, working alongside team physicians for the US Ski and Snowboarding team.
Committed to achieving surgical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.
In 2014 and 2015, Dr. Sharma was the head team physician for the San Jose Sabercats — several of the skilled players he operated on led the team to the 2015 Arena Bowl Championship. He has also been affiliated with Valley Christian High School in San Jose since 2009.
Active in his field, he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the California Orthopedic Association, the California Medical Association, and the Santa Clara County Medical Association.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
A proud father of two, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with his family when he isn’t assisting patients.
Learn More about Dr. Samir Sharma:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3573548-Samir-Sharma-Sports-Medicine-Specialist or through South Bay Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, https://www.southbayorthopedic.com/provider/samir-sharma-md
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