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Dhruv Sharma, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Louisville, KY, UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center

DhruvSharmaMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Louisville, KY

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, University of Louisville Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Summary

  • Dhruv Sharma, MD is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained Rhinologist with the University of Louisville Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. He is a fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in the full spectrum of nasal and sinus pathology, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, functional nasal airway, disorders of taste & smell, benign & malignant sinus tumors, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. Dr. Sharma collaborates with Neurosurgery to perform minimally invasive skull base surgery to access tumors in the skull base and/or brain. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research at numerous national conferences. Dr. Sharma is an active member of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2022 - 2023
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021 - 2022
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2017 - 2021
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2017

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Summa Cum Laude University of Louisville School of Medicine, 2017
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society University of Louisville School of Medicine, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Calvarium thinning in patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks of the anterior skull base  
    Sharma D, Tucker BJ, Millay DS, Rubel KE, Saltagi M, Nelson RF, Illing EA, Ting JY., The Laryngoscope, 6/2021
  • Aerosol and droplet generation from orbital repair: Surgical risk in the pandemic era  
    Ye MJ, Vadhul RB, Sharma D, et al., American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, 2/27/2021
  • Aerosol generation during routine rhinologic surgeries and in-office procedures  
    Sharma D, Campiti VJ, Ye MJ, Rubel KE, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Burgin SJ, Sim MW, Illing EA, Park J, Ting JY., Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2/15/2021
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Mixed Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor of the Adult Lateral Neck
    Sharma D, Campa K, Alwani M, Drejet S, Galer C, American Head and Neck Society 10th International Conference on Head & Neck Cancer, 7/22/2021
  • Multiport combined endoscopic endonasal and transcervical approach to parapharyngeal space tumors
    Sharma D*, Hasnain F, Rodman CP, Illing EA, Mantravadi AV, Ting JY, Poster Presentation, 2021 Triological Society Combined Sections Virtual Meeting, 1/2021
  • Reoperative rates in pediatric patients who underwent mastoidectomy for acute coalescent mastoiditis
    Sharma D*, Tucker BJ, Rodman CP, Carroll AE, Bennett W, Burgin SJ, Poster Presentation, 2021 Triological Society Combined Sections Virtual Meeting, 1/2021
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