Rakesh Sharma M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
700 West Grove Street El Dorado Arkansas, 71730About
Rakesh K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSCCT, works at Heart and Vascular Institute in Arkansas. He specializes in treatment of the heart and vascular system, including interventional cardiology imaging procedures. A clinical associate professor at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Sharma also does public speaking internationally about various cardiological topics.
Education and Training
India Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Case Western Reserve University
Fellowships
- University of Illinois; University of Missouri
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Continuing Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Traveling
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