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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr. Vikram Sharma

The conditions that are treated by Dr. Vikram Sharma are as follows::

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Stones in the Kidney or Ureter
  • Kidney Stones
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Kidney Failure
  • Chronic Kidney Disease

Conditions such as Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Urinary incontinence are very common conditions in patients. Here is a comprehensive list of reasons because of which a patient can suffer from incontinence.:

  1. diabetes
  2. pregnancy or childbirth
  3. overactive bladder
  4. enlarged prostate
  5. weak bladder muscles
  6. weak sphincter muscles (muscles supporting the urethra)
  7. urinary tract infections
  8. diseases including Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
  9. injury to the spinal cord
  10. severe constipation

Pain and hindrance to urine flow is what the kidney and uretral stones do to the patient, the smaller stones are passed out on their own many times whereas for the large stones medical or surgical help is needed. When patients have issues such as erectile dysfunction (ED), bladder cancer and prostate cancer, even then the urologist is the one who provides adequate treatment to the patients.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Vikram Sharma

Please do have a look at the various signs and symptoms that suggest a urological condition.:

  • Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
  • A strong, persistent urge to urinate
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Urine that appears cloudy
  • A recurring need to urinate urgently
  • Burning sensation or pain during urination
  • Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria

Symptoms which include your need to urinate even with an empty bladder and changed urination frequency are clear indication of a urological condition in patients. The problem which is linked to carrying or filtering of urine in the body is a urological condition, patients can be of any gender or any age.

Operating Hours of Dr. Vikram Sharma

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday and 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The doctor is known to be a thorough professional and often goes beyond the call of duty to help patients.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Vikram Sharma

The procedures performed by Dr. Vikram Sharma are outlined here for your perusal.:

  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Kidney Transplant

The importance of sterilization or permanent contraception in men cannot be stressed enough and thus procedures like Vasectomy gain prominence and even so Vasectomy reversal. The Urology procedures involve removing the tumor in prostate, bladder or remove them entirely as well. Urological procedures also include performing repairs post trauma, removing and breaking up kidney stones and to remove a kidney portion.

Qualification

  • MBBS - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH, 1982
  • MS - General Surgery - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH, 1985

Past Experiences

  • 2005 - 2008 Senior Visiting Consultant, Urology and Andrology at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre
  • 2008 - 2014 Senior Consultant, Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
  • Visiting Professor Urology at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2014 - Present Director – Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Diploma in Urology - Institute of Urology, London, 1986

MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • American Urological Association, USA
  • British Association of Urological Surgeons, UK
  • Endourological Society, USA
  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Various research papers have been published in national and international journals

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Vikram Sharma have?
Dr. Vikram Sharma is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Gurgaon, India.
Does Dr. Vikram Sharma offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Vikram Sharma have?
Dr. Vikram Sharma is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 32 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

What does a Urologist do?

As a physician, it is a urologist who undertakes treatment of health conditions present in urinary tract and of male reproductive system. A referral to a urologist is forthcoming from your doctor if the health condition is of adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, urethra or ureters. The expertise of these doctors in treating conditions of seminal vesicles, penis, epididymis, prostate, and testes in men is well known and lauded. Cancers of prostate gland, testicles, kidneys or bladder and bladder prolapse, enlarged prostate are all taken care of by a urologist.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Urologist?

The Urologists suggest many kinds of tests such as the one listed here.:

  • Pyelogram
  • Cystography
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound of the kidney, prostate/rectal sonogram

Checking the urinary tract, and penis, testicles, if required and doing the digital rectal exam is the second step. The first step of the physical exam is asking questions to the patients regards his condition and going through the medical reports and medical history. The blood and urine tests are an essential component of the consultation with the doctor and give a complete picture of the various conditions or cancers. Imaging techniques like X-ray scans, Ct scan and Ultrasound assist hugely in the diagnoses of the health condition of the patient.

When should you go to see a Urologist?

Kindly have a look at the urinary difficulties because of which you would have to see a urologist.:

  1. Frequent urination during day or night time
  2. Burning or pain while urinating
  3. Difficulty in initiation of urine
  4. Poor stream of urine
  5. Sensation of incomplete voiding

Adding to this are several more reasons that make a consult with a urologist a must have and they are:

  1. Deranged PSA test results
  2. Blood in urine
  3. Pain in the flanks or back
  4. Urinary stone disease
  5. Testicular swelling or pain
  6. Urinary tract infections
  7. Pain in the penis
  8. Sexual dysfunction
  9. Male infertility

A proper evaluation should happen as soon as possible before the symptoms indicate a worsening of the health condition. It is only post consultation with the urologist that the path forward regards the treatment and the extent of the problem whether acute or chronic can be decided.