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Arun Sharma, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Tacoma, WA

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Tacoma, WA

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Arun Sharma is an otolaryngologist in Tacoma, WA. He specializes in head & neck oncologic surgery and is experienced in thyroid/parathyroid surgery, head and neck oncology, and transoral robotic surgery.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2014 - 2015
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 - 2014
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineMS, Clinical Research, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Biology, History of Medicine, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2023
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Robert Maxwell Byers Award for Best Clinical Research Paper American Head & Neck Society, 2012
  • Teamwork Leadership and Caring Award University of Washington Medical Center, 2009
  • Research Day Award University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Otolaryngology Surgical Instrument Guide 
    Chapter: Laryngologic Surgery. 
    Liu JJ, Sharma A, Meyer TKEditors: Golub J, Schmitt N.2011
  • Gastroenterol Clin North Am 
    Chapter: Risk and markers of severe acute pancreatitis. 
    Page 277 - 296Papachristou GI, Clermont G, Sharma A, Yadav D, Whitcomb DC2007

Abstracts/Posters

  • HPV+ oral cancer patients do not have better QOL trajectory.
    Sharma A, Mendez E, Yueh B, Lohavanichbutr P, Houck J Doody DR, Futran ND, Upton MP, Schwartz SM, Chen C, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2011
  • Ophthalmologic findings in children with sensorineural hearing loss.
    Sharma A, Ruscetta MN, Chi DH, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2008
  • Adiponectin polymorphisms and serum adiponectin levels in severe acute pancreatitis.
    Sharma A, Muddana V, Lamb J, Whitcomb DC, Papachristou GI, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/1/2008
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Other

  • Oral Cavity/Pharynx, Laryngeal, and Salivary Gland Cancer. (Multimedia module for the American Board of Surgery SCORE curriculum.) 
    Sharma A, Bhrany AD
    12/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • Association Between COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease: Vigilance Required from Otolaryngologists: Authors’ Response
    Association Between COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease: Vigilance Required from Otolaryngologists: Authors’ ResponseOctober 6th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Dr. Arun Sharma, Dr. Arun Sharma, MD, Dr. A Sharma