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Vivek Sharma

Vivek Sharma, MD

Spine Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
4.6 of 5 stars122 ratings, 26 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Gender

Male

About Vivek Sharma

Vivek Sharma, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. He received his medical degree from the G.S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Program at the University of Mumbai in India, where he also completed his orthopaedic residency. He completed an orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Harvard Medical School, a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, an adult reconstruction and arthroplasty fellowship at the University of Minnesota and VA Medical Center, and a spine surgery fellowship at the combined orthopaedic and neurosurgery program at the University of Cincinnati and the Mayfield Clinic.

Dr. Sharma’s clinical interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and joint replacement. His current research interests include techniques and clinical outcomes of minimally invasive spine surgery. He is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AOSS), and Mayfield Neurosurgical Society.

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • 1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, Bethel Park, PA 15102
    • UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
      • 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
      • UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
        • 5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
        • UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
          • 95 Leonard Avenue, Suite 500, Washington, PA 15301

          Expertise

          Education

          Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

          Fellowship

          Mayfield Clinic Brain and Spine Institute

          Fellowship

          University of Minnesota School of Medicine

          Fellowship

          Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

          Fellowship

          Children's Hospital of Boston

          Fellowship

          University of Mumbai, Seth G S Medical College & King Edward VIII Memorial Hospital

          Residency

          University of Mumbai, Seth G S Medical College & King Edward VIII Memorial Hospital

          Medical Education

          Insurance

          Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
          Search plans
          • UPMC for Life
          • UPMC for You
          • UPMC Health Plan
          • Aetna
          • Amerihealth Caritas
          • Caresource
          • Cigna
          • Gateway
          • Highmark
          • Humana
          • Independent Health
          • Medical Mutual of OH
          • Medicare
          • Non-PA Medical Assistance
          • PA Health And Wellness
          • PA Medical Assitance
          • Palmetto
          • The Health Plan
          • Tricare
          • Unison
          • United Healthcare
          • Veterans Choice

          Ratings & Reviews

          4.6 out of 5

          122 ratings, 26 reviews

          The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

          Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
          Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
          Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
          Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
          Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
          Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
          Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
          Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Search reviews
            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/28/2025

            I felt that Dr. Sharma had a good bedside manner and had been well versed from prior records about my condition(s). He had a clear set of treatments mapped out to improve my health and mobility. I felt hopeful after seeing him & look forward to following through.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/24/2025

            My appointment went better than I had anticipated. Again everything was explained to my understanding.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/4/2024

            Dr Sharma explained everything to me

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/9/2024

            It was all very good and I was very satisfied.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/19/2024

            Great!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/1/2024

            No bad experiences. Everyone was very nice.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/3/2024

            Doctor explained thing so I could understand

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/20/2024

            Good experience

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/8/2024

            Dr. Sharma was focused on my mother st surgery and again at the follow up appointment b

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/5/2024

            I thought he was in a hurry and just wanted to get out of the room. He was very nice and Informative. He seemed to be In a hurry.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/8/2024

            I was very pleased with all of them

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/26/2024

            Will definitely recommend Dr. Sharma and staff.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/16/2024

            Dr. Sharma was kind, listened to my issues, proposed how to treat my immediate problem and provided options should additional care be needed.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/7/2024

            Dr. Sharma advised me wisely and honestly. I followed his advice and will be having necessary surgery with hand surgeon this week.

            1 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/4/2023

            I was being seen for an ankle injury to an ankle I previously had a traumatic injury and ultimately surgery for. The provider never examined my ankle,didn't even have me remove my sock or shoe

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/13/2023

            Very pleased with Dr. Sharma

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/3/2023

            Dr. Sharma is excellent. Very thorough and extremely professional.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/23/2023

            First experience with Dr Sharma , he was absolutely wonderful. Will be back should I need orthopedic services and will spread the word as well.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/25/2023

            I had some concerns that I discussed with with the dr. He answered all of my concerns. I was pleased

            2 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/28/2023

            Felt like I was just cashing in a co pay. No immediate solution for my immediate pain other than PT offered on the other side of the city and a number to call.

            1 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/28/2023

            Not helpful at all

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/21/2023

            Absolutely!

            • 0 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/3/2023

              I was told by 3 other doctors the same thing about my back and Dr Sharma said something completely different and I will be getting a 2nd opion what I was telling him about the pain and numbness and burning going into my leg/foot it didn't seem to register to him I never had a problem with any dr but I will never go back to him

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/13/2023

              Very professional,explained things well Received 2injections. One In the shoulder and one in the knee. Very little pain, and lots of relief today Praise God for doctor's ..

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/7/2023

              Dr Sharma was terrific in listening to my concerns about my continued sciatica and lowering back pain, and explaining what the MRI results said in "layman's" terms. Never felt rushed or condescended. I was/am in pain and appreciated his expertise.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/3/2023

              Good