Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute Welcomes Aditya Sharma, MD as Chief of Medical Cardiology

The Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to welcome Aditya Sharma, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI, as the new Chief of Medical Cardiology. In this role, Dr. Sharma will serve as the physician lead for the Bayhealth Cardiology offices overseeing a team of highly skilled cardiologists, interventionalists and advanced practice clinicians.

The Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute is a comprehensive cardiovascular center of excellence and the only nationally recognized HeartCARE Center™ in central and southern Delaware.

Dr. Sharma brings extensive experience in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular leadership. Before joining Bayhealth, he served as an interventional cardiologist at Geisinger Medical Clinic in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, followed by his role as Director of the Cardiology Service Line for the West Region at WellSpan Health in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sharma as our new Chief of Medical Cardiology. His exceptional expertise and visionary leadership will be instrumental in advancing the care we provide at the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute,” said Bayhealth Vice President, Physician Services and Clinical Integration Lawrence Ward, MD, MPH, FACP. “Dr. Sharma’s dedication to innovation and patient-centered care will undoubtedly strengthen our clinical programs, enhance patient outcomes and further establish our institute as a leader in cardiovascular health."

Dr. Sharma pursued medicine because of his passion for public health—to help meet the needs of the people in the communities he would call home. He earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka, then completed internal medicine residencies at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and later at George Washington University (GW), where he served as Chief Resident. He remained at GW to complete fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He also completed a Health Policy Fellowship and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at GW.

"I am honored to join the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute as Chief of Medical Cardiology, as well as the communities of central and southern Delaware that I visited with my family as a kid. I’m excited to combine my background in business and medicine with such a talented team to advance cardiovascular care, drive innovation and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and within our communities,” said Dr. Sharma. “Together, we have an incredible opportunity to shape the future of heart health in Delaware."

In addition to his leadership responsibilities, Dr. Sharma sees patients at Bayhealth Cardiology, Milford, located at 112 Sussex Ave., Suite 101, Milford, and he is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 302-422-6050. Visit Bayhealth.org/HVI to learn more about the comprehensive cardiovascular services available through the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute.