Joy V. Sharma, M.D., M.S.
Hand Surgery Specialists
Licensure
Virginia Medicine and Surgery, 2008
Board Eligible, 2007
Education
2007 – 2008 Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship
2002 – 2007 Medical College of Virginia Richmond, VA
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
1998 – 2002 Medical College of Virginia Richmond, VA
Medical Doctorate
1996 – 1998 Medical College of Virginia Richmond, VA
Master of Science - Physiology
Thesis – Metabotropic glutamate receptor-mediated modulation of thalamocortical rhythmicity: Regionally selective effects
1992 – 1996 College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor of Science – Biology and Kinesiology
Honors & Awards
2005: Enneking Musculoskeletal Pathology Seminar, Gainesville, FL - 1st place Diagnostic/Management problem solving
2004-2005: MCV Resident’s Day - 1st place Research paper
1999-2002: Norfolk Foundation Award – medical student scholarship
1999-2001: Commonwealth Award – medical student scholarship
1999: KOVAR Summer Institute – Training Fellowship on caring for the mentally retardedPublications
Patterson RW, Sharma JV, Lawton JN, Evans PJ. Distal Biceps Tendon Reconstruction with Tendoachilles Allograft: A Modification of the Endobutton Technique Utilizing an ACL Reconstruction System. Journal of Hand Surgery 2009: 34A(3): 545-552
Patterson RW, Sharma JV, Evans PJ. Modified Repair of Chronic Distal Biceps Tears with Tendo-Achilles Allograft Utilizing an ACL Reconstruction System. Orthopaedic Insights; Fall 2008 In print.
Sharma JV, Liang J, Owen JR, Wayne JS, Isaacs JE. Analysis of Relative
Motion Splint in the Treatment of Zone VI Extensor Tendon Injuries.
Journal of Hand Surgery 2006; 31(7):1118-1112
Deschenes MR, Sharma JV, Brittingham KT, Casa DJ, Armstrong LE,
Maresh CM. Chronobiological effects on exercise performance and selected
Physiological responses. Eur J Appl Physiol 1998; 77(3):249-56
Deschenes MR, Sharma JV, Maresh CM, Armstrong LE. Chronobiological
Effects on maximal aerobic exercise performance and concomitant
Physicological responses. Abstract – Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise – supplement 1997: May S60
Presentations
2008: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program - Common Hand, Wrist and Elbow Disorders Presenting to Family Physicians
2008: Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center - Orthopaedic and Plastic Residents - Dupuytren's Disease
2008: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - Chesterfield Family Medicine Residency Program - Common Hand, Wrist and Elbow Disorders Presenting to Family Physicians
2008: 18th Annual Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedics Research Day - “Biomechanics of Ethibond vs Fiberloop vs Supramid Suture Using the Cruciate Configuration For Flexor Tendon Repairs”
2008: The Cleveland Orthopaedic Society - “Biomechanics of Ethibond vs Fiberloop vs Supramid Suture Using the Cruciate Configuration For Flexor Tendon Repairs” – 2008 Wallace Duncan Lecture
2008: MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH– “Hand Infections” – March Grand Rounds
2007: Japanese Traveling Fellows Symposium – “Hamatometacarpal fracture-dislocations” – Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital Castle Learning Center
2006: 36th American Association of Hand Surgery Annual Meeting – “Analysis of Relative Motion Splint in the Treatment of Zone VI Extensor Tendon Injuries” – podium presentation
2005: 23rd Annual Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference – “Analysis of Relative Motion Splint in the Treatment of Zone VI Extensor Tendon Injuries” – paper presentation
2005: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting “Analysis of Relative Motion Splint in the Treatment of Zone VI Extensor Tendon Injuries” – poster presentation
Work Experience
2008 - Present : Hand & Elbow Specialist - Advanced Orthopaedic Centers
2007: Table Instructor – Synthes Symposium – Treatment Options for Difficult Fractures – Advanced Technology Symposium for Residents, Cleveland, OH
1998 – 2000: Senior Lab Specialist – Blood Gas Analysis Lab -
Department of Anesthesiology, MCV Hospital
2000: Teaching Assistant – Histology Lab, Dept of Anatomy, MCV
1999: Teaching Assistant – Physiology Lab, Dept of Physiology, MCV
1996 – 1998: St
udent Instructor – Computer Based Instructional Lab, School of Medicine MCV
Personal
Hobbies include jogging, working out, trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.
