Rahul P Sharma, MBBS, FRACP
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Rahul P Sharma, MBBS, FRACP

Cardiologist, Interventional cardiologist

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine

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Biography

Dr Rahul P. Sharma, MBBS, FRACP is the Director of Structural Interventions at Stanford Healthcare, Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.

Dr Sharma graduated from Monash University and completed his medicine and cardiology training at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. He completed an advanced interventional and structural fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California before joining Cedars Sinai as Clinical Faculty, Director of the Structural Imaging Core Laboratory and Associate Director of Interventional Cardiology Research. He was recruited to the role of Director of Structural Interventions at Stanford Healthcare in 2019.

Dr Sharma is an Interventional Cardiologist with specialized clinical and research interests in structural heart disease, particularly transcatheter valve therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to healthcare. He has a large volume of expertise in transcatheter aortic, mitral and tricuspid replacement and repair, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO/ASD/VSD closure, alcohol septal ablation and cerebral protection. He also has expertise in intracardiac echocardiography for structural heart disease. He is a clinical investigator in ongoing national multi-center research studies and clinical trials and has co-authored numerous peer reviewed, scientific articles and book chapters. Dr Sharma has strong ties to medical device industry, serves as a national and international clinical proctor for transcatheter procedures and is regularly invited to speak at major national and international scientific meetings. Dr Sharma sits on a number of scientific advisory boards and clinical society committees and is deeply committed to the training and education of the next generation of clinicians.

Professional Summary

Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australia, Cardiology (2013)
  • Fellowship, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Interventional and Structural Cardiology, Los Angeles, CA (2015)
  • Fellowship, Alfred Hospital, Cardiology Advanced Physician Training, Melbourne, Australia (2014)
  • Fellowship, Monash Medical Center, Melbourne, Australia (2014)
  • Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia (2013)
  • Residency, Alfred Hospital, General Medicine, Melbourne, Australia (2011)
  • Internship, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (2011)
  • MBBS, Monash University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Melbourne, Australia (2006)
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Honors & Awards
  • Excellence in Teaching Award 2017-2018, Cedars Sinai Medical Center (2018)
  • Finalist – Alfred Health Research Prize, - (2011)
  • Finalist – Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Prize, - (2006)
  • Finalist – Prince Henry’s Institute Surgical Prize, - (2006)
  • Finalist – Royal Australian College of Physicians Research Prize, - (2012)
  • No. 1 ranked candidate overall for entrance to Cardiology Fellowship, - (2011)
  • Recipient of Academic Scholarship for Masters in Health Delivery Sciences, - (2018)
  • Winner – “Medtech’s Got Talent” Innovation Award, - (2014)
  • Winner – Alfred Health Senior Medical Staff Research Scholarship, - (2012)
  • Winner – Alfred Health Teacher of the Year Award, - (2011)
  • Winner – Alfred Health Teacher of the Year Award, - (2012)
  • Winner – Alfred Health Teaching Supervisors Award, - (2010)
  • Winner – Anglican Church Grammar School Old Boy’s Association Scholarship, - (2012)
  • Winner – Baker IDI research travel scholarship, - (2007)
  • Winner – Monash University Medical Students Teaching Award, - (2011)
  • Winner – Monash University overseas elective scholarship, - (2006)
  • Winner – Novartis research travel scholarship, - (2009)
  • Winner – Victoria Cardiology Registrar’s Research Prize, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (2011)
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Memberships
  • Fellow, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (2014 - Present)
  • Fellow, Royal Australian College of Physicians (2014 - Present)
Administrative Appointments
  • Affiliate Member, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (2014 - Present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford University (2021 - Present)
  • Director of Structural Interventions, Stanford Healthcare (2019 - Present)
  • Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (2012 - Present)
  • Founder and President, Association of Victorian Cardiology Advanced Trainees, Australia (2011 - 2014)
  • Interventional Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2017 - 2019)
  • Interventional Cardiologist, Stanford Health Care (2019 - Present)
  • Representative, Royal Australasian College of Physicians Victorian and Tasmanian Training Committee, Australia (2011 - 2016)
  • Research Scientist II, Department of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center (2016 - 2017)
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Practice Locations

Interventional Cardiology at Stanford Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Interventional Cardiology at Stanford

300 Pasteur Drive, 3rd Floor, A32

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-6459

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Interventional Cardiology Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Interventional Cardiology

300 Pasteur Drive, 3rd Floor, Clinic A31

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 725-2621

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Adult Congenital Heart Program Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Adult Congenital Heart Program

300 Pasteur Drive, 3rd Floor, A32

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 724-9220

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Adult Congenital Heart Program at Stanford Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Adult Congenital Heart Program at Stanford

300 Pasteur Drive, 3rd Floor, A32

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 724-9220

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Heart & Vascular Clinic San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Heart & Vascular Clinic San Jose

2585 Samaritan Drive, Floor 2

San Jose , CA 95124

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Interventional Cardiology in San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Interventional Cardiology in San Jose

2585 Samaritan Drive, Floor 2

San Jose , CA 95124

(650) 723-6459

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(44 reviews)

Great doctor. Wish the video had worked out.
Jan 2024
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Verified SHC Patient
Pleasure to meet you Dr. Sharma.
Nov 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Sharma commands respect from his patients.
Nov 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Sharma is in my openion the best Cardiologist I’ve been involved.
Oct 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He was good. Explained everything but to the point. No wasted time
Oct 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Sharma is very engaging and answered all my questions. His answers helped clarify my options.
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Over all it was a great appt. Sad for me but he answered all questions and has moved me to the next step
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
I think he is doing a good job monitoring the situation dealing with the Mitral valve in my heart. I appreciate the insight he gives me in helping me decide the best course of action.
Jul 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very professional. Reassuring. Made me feel comfortable. Easy to talk to.
Jul 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
great support group and cardio team
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Sharma was clear, concise, and very honest in his appraisal of my situation. We decided that there would be a better solution with one of his other cardiology colleagues.
Apr 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
I liked the Doctors confidence
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Great job.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Always a first-rate experience.
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Sharma was very informative and helpful
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Outstanding, supportive thorough. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing heart care.
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Unusually good at understanding my point of view as well as thinking out of the box towards problem-solving treatment.
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very good
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Great physician
Sep 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Everyone were very friendly and helpful guiding me to my next appointment
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I be felt that the Physicians’ Assistant and the Doctor gave me a lot of their precious time and valuable information. They explained my condition and options for treatment very extensively. They answered many questions patiently and gave me lots of detail.
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Sharma was clear and concise in explaining the procedures that were available for my heart's mitral valve and what I was eligible for, what would possibly work, and what was not available (mitral clip) due to calcification on the valve. Dr. Sharma referred to the Apollo Study however, not in any detail. Instead he stayed focused on the procedure(s) and what was involved, which I felt was appropriate for the first call and contact. I had researched the Apollo Trial (as much as is available online) before the call, but did not fully understand to what point the actual research had progressed. It was a bit disconcerting to learn this is the actual start of the study and that my participation, after numerous tests, will still depend on an unknown group of doctors at Medtronic. I recommend you be more clear with clients, on what the trial involves besides the tests. I was unable to get any information from team members (who were great), and only learned what this entailed when I received the consent form to sign. No FDA approval, no research or results that can be evaluated by the client, is rather a "big deal". Cannot speak for anyone else, but transparency is better when talking to me. I don't faint over the big picture. Thaks for your time, hope this was helpful.
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Sharma was excellent, personable and well prepared for our first encounter. He listened carefully to my recent history and concerns. By the end of the visit he had a very workable plan for proceeding with the next steps for my medical care and possible participation in a clinical trial. It was a very pleasant encounter and he put me totally at ease during the visit. He was totally aware I was hearing impaired and checked to make sure I was hearing the conversation well.He also made sure to check and see if my husband had any questions .
Jul 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very comfortable with Dr. Sharma
Jul 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He seemed very invested in my health and after explaining risks and benefits of the procedure asked me what I think is best for my health, thus involving me in my patient care. He also discussed logistics with me since I am out of the area. He was called into surgery before the appointment and his staff made sure to call and inform me of the delay and they were very kind and apologetic.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Sharma listens and cares about my issues and offered his positive thoughts to resolve my issue. He is a good looking, intelligent hunk as well as a great doctor.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I'm very happy with Rahul Sharma knowledge
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He made me feel very comfortable the moment he started talking. I believe I will be in good hands with him.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
great front office and wonderful easy to understand doctor
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Outstanding experience and excellent care!
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Really enjoyed him very personable and professional and even more a real human
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He was on time that was very nice!
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
All medical personnel were courteous and helpful. Dr. Rahul Sharma was exceptionally courteous, sincere, knowledgeable, helpful.
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor Sharma doing really good at every meeting. I really appreciated.
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Perfect in every way.
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He tried, He did the best he could under the circumstances.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I had an excellent experience overall.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Sharma was very impressive in every respect. He spoke clearly, informatively, and with compassion. He was much more informative than other cardiologists whom I have consulted!
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Sharma is a great listener and excellent at clearly providing information. In addition his presentation style and selection of words when explaining adverse conditions is gentle when addressing the reality of the situation. It is very helpful to the patient when a doctor has these skills.
Nov 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Like him and trust him with no hesitation
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Great! Very informative. Answered all of our questions. Thanks
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent advice and manner. Inspires confidence in his rationale by supporting with facts.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
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