Dr. Soumya Sharma is a highly skilled and compassionate Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Physician based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With 8 years of experience in the field, Dr. Sharma is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients suffering from movement disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease. She has completed a prestigious Fellowship in Parkinson's disease and Movement disorders in London, Ontario, Canada, and holds an MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, and DM in Neurology, showcasing her extensive qualifications and commitment to her specialty.
Fluent in Hindi, English, and Kannada, Dr. Sharma effectively communicates with a diverse patient base, ensuring that her patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field, serving as a co-investigator and site leader in Canada for the STRAT-PARK study, a multinational effort aimed at stratifying Parkinson's disease. Her passion for advancing knowledge in movement disorders is evident as she co-authored a Manual on Movement Disorders (MovDis) in collaboration with Dr. Mandar Jog, which has since been released as a mobile application to support both practitioners and patients.
Dr. Sharma's dedication to the field is complemented by her impressive accolades, including first prizes in quizzes on headache medicine at National Headache Updates in Udaipur and Kolkata in 2015 and 2016. As a focused specialist in her field, she integrates her clinical expertise with a commitment to patient-centered care, making her a trusted choice for those seeking specialized care for movement disorders. Whether you are looking for a thorough evaluation or advanced treatment options, Dr. Soumya Sharma is here to help you on your journey to better health.
Clinical fellow, Movement disorders, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada: September 2017 to June 2023
2017
Consultant neurologist, Care institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad, India: January 2017 to July 2017
2016
Consultant neurologist,Surbhi hospital, Noida, India: October 2016- December 2016
2016
Post-Doctoral Senior Resident, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), New Delhi, India: August 2015- July 2016
2011
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Rajarajeshwari Medical college and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India: November 2010- November 2011
2010
Senior Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore, Karnataka, India: July 2010- November 2010
Special interest
Parkinson’s disease and other Parkinsonian syndromes (PSP, MSA, CBS)
Dystonia (neck, limb, generalized)
Writer’s cramp
Tremor and other hyperkinetic movement disorders such as chorea, tics
Restless legs syndrome
Functional movement disorders
Ataxias
Gait disorders including Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, Dystonia, tremor and other rare movement disorders
Botulinum toxin for tremor, dystonia, hemi-facial spasm and spasticity
Memberships
Member of International Parkinson and Movement disorders society
Awards & Achievements
Co-investigator and site leader (Canada) for STRAT-PARK, a multinational, multicenter study to stratify Parkinson’s disease.
Won the first prize in quiz on headache medicine in National headache update, Udaipur, India, 2015 and in National headache update, Kolkata, India, 2016
Co-authored Manual on movement disorders (MovDis) with Dr. Mandar Jog and released it as a mobile application
Research & Publications
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Sharma S, Sethi SK, Reese D, Gharabaghi S, Yerramsetty KK, Palutla VK, Chen Y, Haacke EM, Jog MS. Brain iron deposition and movement disorders in hereditary haemochromatosis without liver failure: A cross-sectional study. Eur J Neurol. 2022 May;29(5):1417-1426. doi: 10.1111/ene.15242. Epub 2022 Jan 14. PMID: 34989476.
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Sharma S, Murgai A, Jog MS. Diagnosing Unusual Presentations of Dopa-Responsive Conditions: Thinking on your Feet. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2019 Jan;46(1):127-9.
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Pandey S, Sharma S. Botulinum toxin in Meige's syndrome: A video-based case series. Neurology India. 2018 Jan 1;66(1):71.
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Salari M, Sharma S, Jog M. Botulinum Toxin Induced Atrophy: An Uncharted Territory. Toxins. 2018 Aug 2;10(8):313.
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Alamos MF, Sharma S, Kumar N, Jog MS. 'Cognitive freezing': A newly recognized episodic phenomenon in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism & related disorders. 2019 Jun 5.
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Sharma S,Gupta A, Deshmukh A, Puri V. Arsenic poisoning and Mees' lines. QJM. 2016 Aug;109(8):565-6. doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hcw068. Epub 2016 Jun 1
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Sharma S, Gupta A, Soni G, Saran RK, Srivastava AK, Puri V. The butterfly mystery. Neurology India. 2016 Nov 1;64(6):1376.
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Sharma S, Pandey S. Approach to a tremor patient. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2016 Oct 1;19(4):433.
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Pandey S, Sharma S. Meige's syndrome: History, epidemiology, clinical features, pathogenesis and treatment. Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2017 Jan 15;372:162-70.
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Sharma S, Gupta A, Deshmukh A, Singh S, Puri V. Downbeat nystagmus. Postgraduate Medical Journal. 2016 Dec 13: postgradmedj-2016.
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Sharma S, Pandey S. Treatment of essential tremor: current status. Postgraduate Medical Journal. 2019 Oct 1: postgradmedj-2019.
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Fearon C, Rawal S, Olszewska D, Alcaide-Leon P, Kern DS, Sharma S, Jaiswal SK, Murthy JMK, Ha AD, Schwartz RS, Fung VSC, Spears C, Tholanikunnel T, Almeida L, Hatano T, Oji Y, Hattori N, Shubham S, Kumar H, Bhidayasiri R, Laohathai C, Lang AE. Neuroimaging Pearls from the MDS Congress Video Challenge. Part 2: Acquired Disorders. Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2022 Feb 3;9(3):311-325. doi: 10.1002/mdc3.13415. PMID: 35402651; PMCID: PMC8974867.
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Ganguly J, Murgai A, Sharma S, Aur D, Jog M. Non-invasive Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Movement Disorders. Front Neurosci. 2020 Jun 5;14:522. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2020.00522. PMID: 32581682; PMCID: PMC7290124.
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Salari M, Zali A, Ashrafi F, Etemadifar M, Sharma S, Hajizadeh N, Ashourizadeh H. Incidence of Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic. Mov Disord. 2020 Jul;35(7):1095-1096. doi: 10.1002/mds.28116. Epub 2020 May 21. PMID: 32395849; PMCID: PMC7273007.
Dr. Soumya Sharma currently practices at Apollo Health City Jubilee Hills, located in Hyderabad.
Q: Who is Dr. Soumya Sharma?
Dr. Soumya Sharma is a highly experienced Parkinsons & Movement Disorder Surgeon with 8 years of expertise in the field. She is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. Soumya Sharma?
Patients trust Dr. Soumya Sharma for her expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. She is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
Q: What is Dr. Soumya Sharma's specialization?
Dr. Soumya Sharma specializes in Parkinsons & Movement Disorder Surgery, with expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Focused Ultrasound Therapy, Medication Management, Botox Injections, Physiotherapy.
Q: What are Dr. Soumya Sharma's medical qualifications?
Dr. Soumya Sharma holds prestigious qualifications, including MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology), Fellowship in Parkinson’s disease and Movement disorders (London, Ontario, Canada).
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Soumya Sharma have?
Dr. Soumya Sharma has 8 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Parkinsons & Movement Disorder Surgeon.
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