Sameer Sharma, MD
Other Healthcare Provider - General, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician - Neuromuscular Medicine
Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
Dr. Sameer Sharma is a Board Certified Pain Management Doctor serving the Austin area for more than 2 years. Dr. Sharma is experienced in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
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Being a young 23 year old with a fused spine it has been very difficult to find a pain management doctor to give me the care that I need. I've been judged by my previous doctors for being on pain med and never got the pain management I deserved. I never felt judged with Dr. Sharma and finally after years of going through do…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Bachelors Degree | B.A. in Psychology | 2004 |
| Rush Medical College Of Rush University | Doctorate | M.D. | 2009 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Hofstra University North Shore LIJ | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 2013 |
| Fellowship - Temple University | Interventional Pain Medicine | 2014 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sub-Specialty: Pain Medicine | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Not Specified |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified | American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Present |
| Board Eligible | American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
| Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Other Healthcare Provider
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician - Sub-Specialty: Neuromuscular Medicine
Years In Practice: 11 (started in 2015)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Sharma specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 63
Most Recent Review: 11/21/2019
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Charles T.
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November 21, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“Best pain management doctor”
Being a young 23 year old with a fused spine it has been very difficult to find a pain management doctor to give me the care that I need. I've been judged by my previous doctors for being on pain med and never got the pain management I deserved. I never felt judged with Dr. Sharma and finally after years of going through doctors I have found Dr. Sharma to be the one that has given me hope again. He seemed to know exactly what to do for me and I'm better than I've ever been. Thank you Dr. Sharma!
Review by
Cindy W.
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October 01, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
“I am finally free of pain.”
After one visit with Dr Sharma I was scheduled for a procedure to rid me of my back pain. It worked. Its been 2 weeks and i am now able to swim and bike again. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Review by
Christina H.
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September 17, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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- Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes
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“5 Stars for Sharma”
Review by
Cheryl P.
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July 22, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“Iwas not able to do alot ....bdecause of my knee.Dr.Sharma put an stim wave in my knee and I am loving it !!! My daughter is thinking to have him put one in her NOW!!!”
same as above
Review by
Bj B.
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June 13, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“Great dr great person”
Review by
Anonymous A.
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October 10, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“healed and walking”
great experience my leg amd back was completly gone after only two visits will always come back for any further issues
Review by
Mih C.
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September 30, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“good”
love his worke
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Anonymous A.
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August 01, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“my experience has been great here at capital pain institute...”
sameer sharma is the best...
Review by
Anonymous A.
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July 11, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“excellent”
i'm very pleased with dr. sharma and that putting it midly.
Review by
John V.
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April 18, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“Amazing”
Dr. Sharma listened to everything and did not judge. He gave me a clear plan and his office staff were very friendly.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Northern California Spine & Rehabilitation
2801 K St Suite 410Sacramento, CA 95816
Capitol Pain Institute
8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103Austin, TX 78757
Practice Colleagues
Dr Neal Blauzvern, DO - Anesthesiologist
Dr Anjuli Desai, MD - Other Healthcare Provider, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Sandford Schocket, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Randall Armstrong, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Dr Raimy Amasha, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Arthritis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Disc Herniation
- Epidural Adhesiolysis
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Joint Injection
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Kyphoplasty
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Migraines
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Nerve Root Injection
- Nucleoplasty
- Phantom-limb Pain
- Platelet Rich Plasma (prp)
- Post-surgical Pain
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Radiculopathy
- Radio Frequency Ablations
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Stem Cells Therapy
- Steroid Injections
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Sameer Sharma, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Care Credit
- Other
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash. You may make a payment over the phone by calling the main office line. There is a small convenience fee added to all credit card transactions.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
AARP
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (Florida Blue)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
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Blue Cross of Idaho
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
Capital Blue Cross
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
CBA Blue
CHAMPVA
Cigna
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
Triple-S Salud: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Puerto Rico
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthOne
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
We accept insurances that accept out of network benefits.
Comment - “ Best pain management doctor ”
Being a young 23 year old with a fused spine it has been very difficult to find a pain management doctor to give me the care that I need. I've been judged by my previous doctors for being on pain med and never got the pain management I deserved. I never felt judged with Dr. Sharma and finally after years of going through doctors I have found Dr. Sharma to be the one that has given me hope again. He seemed to know exactly what to do for me and I'm better than I've ever been. Thank you Dr. Sharma!