Parkview Health's Neil R. Sharma, MD, is one of the best gastroenterologists, oncologists, and endoscopists in the country. Dedicated to the health of his patients and the advancement of medicine, he serves as a role model in the community.
At the University of South Florida (USF) at the H. Lee Moffit Cancer Center & Research Institute, Dr. Sharma got his medical degree and completed his residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharma's teaching and training abilities were widely recognized throughout his tenure as Chief Resident. He finished his gastrointestinal and hepatology fellowships at USF. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provided him with additional fellowship training in advanced endoscopy and endoscopic oncology.
As a doctor, Dr. Sharma specializes in Barrett's esophagus, esophageal, pancreatic, and gastric cancers, as well as minimally invasive endoscopic surgical procedures such as endoscopic resections and ablation procedures such as ERCP, EUS and other endoscopic resections and ablation procedures.
Endoscopic Oncology and Advanced Interventional Endoscopy programs at Parkview Health were founded in 2013 by Dr. Sharma after he relocated to Fort Wayne from Indianapolis. He is still the director of the program, which is now referred to as "IOSE" (Interventional Endoscopy, Oncology, and Surgical Endoscopy programs).
In 2014, he was promoted to the position of medical director of the GI Oncology department. His programs are cutting-edge in design and devoted to providing the best possible care for patients.
This program has grown rapidly under my leadership, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with GI oncologists from Indiana University and the surrounding area. It has aided in the growth of research and diverse treatment plans. Medical trials, new surgical procedures, and patient-centered, multidisciplinary care have all been implemented by Dr. Sharma. Dr. Sharma has also devised an unified presentation for all patients with foregut GI tumors through a tumor board to guarantee true multidisciplinary care during this time period. As part of his efforts to improve patient care at Parkview, he launched the first patient and disease-centered clinic in 2014.
Dr. Sharma is an Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member and Parkview Health fellowship director who is dedicated to the advancement of medical science. The American College of Gastroenterology's National Practice Management Committee appointed him to serve as a member of the National Practice Management Committee. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the American College of Physicians are just a few of his many honors and affiliations. He is also a board member of the American Cancer Society in Indiana.
A result of his dedication to furthering medical education and innovation is the establishment of a fellowship training program in advanced interventional endoscopy. There is a national match for students who want to work in the field of interventional endoscopy, and the program participates in it. It was founded by Dr. Sharma in 2016. Several fellows have graduated from the program, and they have gone on to have fruitful careers in a range of academic institutions and healthcare facilities.
In addition, Dr. Sharma became the Institute's President in 2016. The state-of-the-art facility is nationally known as a cancer program of choice for patients in need of the highest quality treatment options. It is thanks to the efforts of Dr. Sharma and his colleagues that cancer care in northern Indiana and the Midwest has been elevated to a new level. We have introduced the best concepts from the nation's leading cancer hospitals to Parkview because of our dedication to innovation and best practices." Innovative technologies, creative care delivery models, and world-class healing environments that are smarter and built around patient needs are all part of Parkview's new approach under his direction.
Dr. Sharma's primary role as a leader is to use his passion and analytical, organized, innovative thinking to bring stakeholders together to co-create and build novel solutions to achieve objectives and outcomes that improve the health and success of others. According to Dr. Sharma, a person's success is solely dependent on the quality of the team with whom they are able to work.
Parkview Research Center and the Parkview Cancer Institute collaborate to conduct clinical trials for a wide range of cancers at the Parkview Cancer Institute in Chicago. On the list of these diseases to mention are malignancies of the breast, gastrointestinal tract and upper body, gynecological and head and neck, hematological and skin types, as well as COVID and cancer. Dr. Sharma's leadership and dedication to developing science in order to alleviate the load on patients is shown in his research effort. As a researcher, he continues to conduct clinical trials, teach others how to conduct research, publish publications, and collaborate with other researchers.
Parkview Health, a not-for-profit organization, employs more than 13,000 people in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. As of 1995, it had nine hospitals and a network of more than 2,000 physicians.
At independent schools and with medical students, he is a prolific volunteer who is dedicated to improving his community and expanding medical education. At Parkview Health in Minnesota, he is most proud of advancing education and mentorship through the advanced endoscopy fellowship, conducting research, and leading the Parkview Cancer Institute's development and leadership.
Dr. Sharma is grateful to have made a life in Indiana and the wider Fort Wayne area, where he has worked with numerous humanitarian organizations. He has made Fort Wayne a top location for cancer, GI, and endoscopy research because of his passion to expanding medical knowledge. His dedication to the Indiana University School of Medicine and other medical organizations is paving the way for the next generation of medical researchers, and it is making the university a national leader in medical training.
He is dedicated to the future of Endoscopy, Gi, and cancer care, and the development of innovative treatments and patient-centered techniques. A cancer-free world is a dream come true for him. With more clinical trials and research to come, he hopes to mentor fellows as well as other healthcare leaders. He also hopes to continue teaching and serving as president of the Parkview Cancer Institute, all while elevating his region's and his institution's status as a leader in patient-centered care that is focused on value, innovation, and excellence.
Dr. Sharma is active on Twitter, where he shares information about his cancer research and therapy with followers. Dr. Sharma also has a LinkedIn profile, if you'd want to connect with him.