“The practice of medicine is broad and sweeping, with various disciplines of internal medicine and surgery. I chose a surgical career based on the ability to directly intervene and help those injured and most acutely in need. The specialty of plastic surgery is unique because allows me to reconstruct and restore lost form and function. It also allows me to help patients find their ideal self through surgical and non-surgical breast, body and facial enhancement. As it pertains to hand surgery, the intricate and exquisite anatomy appealed to me greatly. Our hands help translate our mind’s thoughts into actionable events. I am grateful to be able to help patients return to work, sport or artistry with minimal downtime.”
– Dr. Sanjay K. Sharma
Sanjay K. Sharma, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon dedicated to providing his patients with superior results from their cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. As a Plastic Surgeon specializing in Hand & Microsurgery, Dr. Sharma utilizes the latest, most innovative techniques that have been proven safe and effective to give his patients the beautiful results they desire.
In 2003, Dr. Sharma founded SKS Plastic Surgery, PA with the goal of providing the highest quality plastic surgery services to residents of Central Texas. Whether he is augmenting or restoring breast shape, enhancing body shape, rejuvenating the face or eyes, reshaping the nose, or repairing the intricate and complex functional aspects of the hand, Dr. Sharma employs the best, most current surgical techniques based on his extensive experience and highly specialized training in plastic, orthopedic, and general surgery. As a leader in the development of clinical, education and research programs for the old Brackenridge Hospital, and now for the new Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. Dr. Sharma is a distinguished professional providing specialized services and care in addition to cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for patients in Central Texas. He has published numerous articles on both plastic surgery and hand surgery, and has been invited to present research at national meetings across the United States. He often speaks to groups, both informationally and educationally, on topics such as cosmetic surgery, hand surgery and trauma reconstruction.
Dr. Sharma grew up in the Midwest (Tulsa, OK) and Southwest (Houston, TX). He completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in Chemistry and Biochemistry. He graduated in 1992, and entered Medical School at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX that same year. It was here that Dr. Sharma’s interest in hand surgery and plastic surgery led him to pursue those avenues as a career. He has enjoyed the benefit and luxury of training at preeminent institutions with some of this country’s most renowned surgeons. The Texas Medical Center served as the backdrop for his combined General Surgery and Plastic Surgery training at Baylor College of Medicine; the broad scope of training included extensive experience in aesthetic surgery, breast augmentation and reconstruction, congenital and pediatric plastic surgery, trauma reconstruction, and hand and microsurgery. An additional one year Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine further developed Dr. Sharma’s skills as a hand and wrist surgeon. Additional expertise gained in areas such as wrist pain and pathology, small joint and wrist arthritis, joint replacement, wrist arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, distal radius fractures and trauma reconstruction enabled him to become a well-rounded specialist in hand surgery.
In addition to his thriving private practice, Dr. Sharma currently serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, and serves as the Clinical Lead for Plastic Surgery within Ascension Medical Group. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School. Some of his career highlights include:
Debunking Myths About Plastic Surgery
For a complete list of Dr. Sharma’s published research and conference presentations, see his full Curriculum Vitae.
Learn more about Dr. Sharma’s qualifications here.
Yes. Dr. Sharma is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, making him double board-certified in plastic surgery and hand surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Sharma founded Plastic Surgery Austin (SKS Plastic Surgery, PA) in 2003 and has provided cosmetic and reconstructive care to patients throughout Central Texas for more than two decades.
Dr. Sharma’s practice covers the full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast augmentation and reduction, body contouring, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation procedures such as brow lift, blepharoplasty, facelift, and neck lift surgery. He is also a fellowship-trained hand surgeon treating congenital hand conditions and complex hand trauma.
Dr. Sharma earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, and completed his general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at Baylor College of Medicine. He then completed an additional fellowship year in orthopedic hand surgery at the University of Washington.
Yes. Dr. Sharma serves as Medical Director for milk + honey® spa, overseeing its non-surgical offerings, including skin care, facial aesthetic treatments, and injectable procedures.
Yes. Dr. Sharma is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, Clinical Lead for Plastic Surgery within Ascension Medical Group, and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School.
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