Kavita Sharma, D.O.
POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
7/1/2007-6/30/2008
Florida Spine Institute - Fellowship
PM&R-Interventional Pain Management – PASSOR Recognized
Clearwater, FL
7/1/2004-6/30/2007
New York University School of Medicine, Rusk Institute - Residency
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
New York, NY
7/1/2003-6/30/2004
Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Medicine-Surgery Rotating Internship
Newark, NJ
EDUCATION
1999-2003
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Biddeford, ME
1993-1997
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Biology, Minor: Chemistry
Colgate University – Full Academic Merit Scholar
Hamilton, NY
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
2007
2007
2007
Florida Osteopathic Medical License
ABPMR – Part I passed 8/06 (will take Part II 5/08)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support
PROCEDURAL EXPERIENCE – FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Epidural
Steroid Injections
Zygapophysial Injections
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Prolotherapy
Peripheral Injections, Arthrogram, &
Viscosupplementation- Fluoro guided)
Discography/Nucleoplasty
Medial Branch Blocks
Radiofrequency Rhizotomy – Lumbar facet,
cervical facet & sacroiliac joint
Selective Nerve Root Blocks
Stellate ganglion & Lumbar sympathetic blocks
Botox Injections for Myofascial Pain
Exposure to: Spinal Cord Stimulators, U/S &
CT-guided peripheral injections/diagnosis
*Average: >100 procedures/month
RESEARCH PROJECTS & EXPERIENCE
2008
Role of Ultrasound Guidance for Trigger Point Injection in Cervicothoracic
Musculature. Dr. Kenneth Botwin, Florida Spine Institute, Clearwater, FL
2006
Comparison of Two Techniques Used to Treat Lower Back Pain – Interlaminar vs.
Transforaminal Epidural Steroids for the Treatment of Low Back and Radicular
Pain. P.I. Dr. Christopher Gharibo, Pain Medicine, NYU
2006
Observation of Technical and Clinical Parameters in Epidural Steroid Injections.
P.I. Dr. Christopher Gharibo, Pain Medicine, NYU
2006
Efficacy of Botox Injections for Myofascial Pain in Pain Refractory to
Conventional Trigger Point Injections. P.I. Dr. Todd Schlifstein, PM&R, NYU
2002
Medical Student Research Assistant, Mentor: Jordan Garrison, M.D. Stereotactic
needle breast biopsy/CA screening, Saint Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, NJ
1997-9
Research Technician, P.I. Roy L. Silverstein, MD Atherosclerotic lesions and CD36
scavenger receptor in fatty acid and lipoprotein metabolism. Mentor: Maria Febbraio,
Ph.D. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY
1997
Cellular and Molecular Biology, Research Project-Mentor: Dietrich Kessler, Ph. D.
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
PUBLICATIONS
2000
“Targeted Disruption of the Class B Scavenger Receptor CD36 Protects Against Atherosclerotic
Lesion Development in Mice.” M. Febbraio, E.A. Podrez, J.D. Smith, D.P. Hajjar, S.L. Hazen,
H.F. Hoff, K. Sharma, and R.L. Silverstein J Clinical Investigation 4/2000, 105(8), 1049-1056.
1999
“A Null Mutation in Murine CD36 Reveals an Important Role in Fatty Acid and Lipoprotein
Metabolism.” M. Febbraio, N.A. Abumrad, D.P. Hajjar, K. Sharma, W. Cheng, S.F.A. Pearce,
and R.L. Silverstein J Biological Chemistry 7/1999, 274(27), 19055-19062.
1995
Colgate Maroon News, “Health Services Advises Slathering on Sunscreen”, K. Sharma, 3/1995.
WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS, POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
7/2007
2007
2007
11/2006
5/2006
4/2006
Annual Meeting - Florida Academy of Pain Medicine. Emphasis: Vertebroplasty
Workshop and Interventional Pain Management, Orlando, FL
Presented to PM&R residents, “Sports/Spine Fellowships” New York, NY
Grand Rounds, PM&R, “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound” Brooklyn VA Hospital, NY
Poster: “EMG-Guided Botox Injections for Chronic Severe Muscle Spasms in Spinal
Fusion Patients” K.Sharma, T. R. Schlifstein, G.P. Varlotta, AAPM&R 67th Annual
Assembly, Honolulu, HI
State-of-the-Art Treatments of Sports & Musculoskeletal Injuries, NYU Med, NY
Annual Meeting of the Resident Physician Council of the AAPM&R, Chicago, IL
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/2008
PRC Associates, LLC
Daytona Beach, Florida
2000-2001
Teaching Assistant Osteopathic Manual Medicine
University of New England COM, Biddeford, ME
2000
Tutor Histology - Laboratory
University of New England COM, Biddeford, ME
2000
Teaching Assistant Biochemistry
University of New England COM, Biddeford, ME
1997-1999
Research Technician – Hematology/Medical Oncology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Hospital
New York, NY
1997
Advertising Assistant
Hachette Filipacchi Magazines - Woman’s Day Magazine, New York, NY
1996-1997
Head Resident Bryan Dormitory Complex - Supervise staff of RAs
Colgate University, Office of Residential Life, Hamilton, NY
1995-1996
Resident Advisor Asia House – College Special Interest Housing
Colgate University, Office of Residential Life, Hamilton, NY
1995
Assistant Student Health Center/Column Writer
Colgate University, Student Health Center, Hamilton, NY
HONORS & AWARDS
2006
2004-5
1999
1999
1997
1996
1996
1993-7
Special Education Contributor - NYU Medical Center-Rusk Institute
Highest In-service Score for NYU Residency Class Year
Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Osteopathic Fraternity -University of New England
American Medical Student Association - President, 2000-1
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Award – Commencement Award, Colgate University
Campus Life Award - Colgate University
George Cobb Fellow - Colgate University
Full Academic Merit Scholarship - Colgate University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2008
2007
2007
2007
2006
2005-6
2004
International Spine Intervention Society
Florida Academy of Pain Medicine
Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Florida Association for Physicians of Indian Origin
Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports, and Occupational Rehabilitation
Appointed to the Resident Physician Council of AAPMR
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2007
Biker, Annual 42 mile Five Borough New York City Bike Tour, New York, NY.
2002
Volunteer, Mary Kay Breast Cancer Screening, Newark, NJ.
2000
Volunteer, Hills Beach Annual 5K Run, Biddeford, ME.
2001
Volunteer Teacher, YMCA, Biddeford, ME.
1999-2000
Mentor, Biddeford Elementary School, Biddeford, ME.
1999-2000
Volunteer, Biddeford Soup Kitchen, Biddeford, ME.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Classical Pianist
Figure Skater (Intramural collegiate)
Track & Field (NCAA Div. III Colgate Women’s Team 1993-4)
Running, Swimming
Salsa classes/dancing
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST