About Dr. Ashish Sharma, MD
Ashish Sharma, MD, is an experienced neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of all manner of spinal ailments, ranging from trauma and degenerative arthritic processes to scoliosis and spinal deformity. Dr. Sharma believes in putting the patient first: any and all treatments should be tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. This outcome can only be achieved with excellent rapport stemming from a close patient-surgeon relationship. As such, he treats every patient as he would his friends or loved ones.
Background & Early Life
Dr. Sharma spent his early years in Edmonton, Alberta. He later moved with his family to Huntsville, AL. There, he attended the University of Alabama. He completed his undergraduate degree at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. He then continued his medical training at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Medical Training
He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. He also finished a combined orthopaedic and neurological surgery fellowship. This training focused on minimally invasive surgery and complex deformity correction.
Research & Teaching
During his career, Dr. Sharma has been involved in both basic science and clinical research with many publications in the field of Neurosurgery. He has always maintained a strong passion for teaching and has mentored many medical students and junior residents both in and out of the operating room. He has passed his ABNS written examination and is a board-eligible neurosurgeon.
Philosophy & Motivation
During his training, the pursuit of Neurosurgery came about as a natural evolution of a desire to bond with and help his patients. Seeing the tremendous personal and societal cost of spinal pathology has served as a motivating force to help his patients.
Personal Life
When he is not at work, Dr. Sharma loves to spend time with his wife, Amy, family and Pomeranian, BooBoo. He is a fan of cooking (and eating!), exercising, and watching movies. He is very excited to make Arizona his home as he continues his journey to help his patients live their best lives.
