Dr. Vineet Kumar Sharma, M.D., M.S. is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive experience in emergency department operations, quality improvement, and healthcare innovation. He currently practices at Whittier Hospital Medical Center, Monterey Park Hospital (both part of the AHMC Healthcare System), and additional Southern California facilities through Emergent Medical Associates. Dr. Sharma is committed to delivering high-acuity, patient-centered emergency care with an emphasis on operational excellence and equitable access.
He completed his emergency medicine residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia/Cornell, one of the nation’s premier Level 1 trauma centers, where he also served as Chair of the Residency Recruitment Committee. Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Riverside.
Recognized for his leadership and service, Dr. Sharma was named to the EDPMA EMerging Leaders Academy in 2023 and received the Kaiser Permanente Oliver Goldsmith Scholarship for his work with underserved communities. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and national presentations focused on ED operations, telemedicine, emergency department boarding, and healthcare disparities.
Dr. Sharma has played a key role in emergency medicine education through EMRA, ACEP, and SAEM, co-authoring chapters in the ACEP/EMRA Practice Essentials of Emergency Medicine and developing educational content for residents and medical students. He has held faculty roles at Columbia/Cornell and Weill Cornell medical schools.
In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Sharma has held positions as a community health advocate, instructor, and researcher focused on hypertension, access to care, and social determinants of health. His commitment to equity and excellence in emergency medicine continues to guide his work across both urban and suburban hospital settings.
