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Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO

(37 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)

Professional interests include: stroke, neck pain, neurological disorders, and more.

1200 S. York Street Suite 3280
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 527-3000

Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO is a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO is affiliated with Endeavor Health, LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and ENDEAVOR HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Endeavor Health

1100 Lake Street Suite 150
Oak Park, IL 60302

(331) 221-9095

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Endeavor Health

1200 S. York Street Suite 3280
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 527-3000

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1740 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612

1-866-600-2273

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801 Macarthur Boulevard Suite 404
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 836-2995

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Some issues Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	37
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	39
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	53
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	50
Dementia	39
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	267
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	44
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	69
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	40
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	399
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	44
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	74
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	392
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	55
Hispanic	30
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	92
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Oak Park, IL were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	249
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	220
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	65
75 to 84	106
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Cancer	15
Dementia	36

Education & Training

Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)

Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2018)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC

ENDEAVOR HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 37 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Oak Park, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vinny Sharma, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$100 XARELTO $100
Chiesi USA, Inc.	$16 CLEVIPREX $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$116

Biography

Dr. Vinny Sharma's medical specialty is vascular neurology. Clinical interests for Dr. Sharma include sciatica (sciatic nerve pain), migraine, and parkinson's disease. He is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health. Dr. Sharma's education and training includes medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5).