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Dr. Sarina Adhikarysharma, MD

Dr. Sarina Adhikarysharma, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sarina Adhikarysharma, MD is a family medicine physician in Escondido, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Institute of Medicine Tuth, Nepal|Institute Of Medicine, Tuth, Nepal in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Locations

Palomar Health Medical Group - Graybill

Escondido - Second Avenue Family Medicine225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102 Escondido, CA 92025
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(858) 437-9941

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Adhikarysharma specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Adhikarysharma's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Adhikarysharma

3.2
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
46%
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4 star
8%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
8%
8%
1 star
38%
38%

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I’m incredibly disappointed in this doctor. I saw her a week ago. We had a good talk about things I was going through, and I had done my research about medications. She prescribed them. Within an hour, I had looked up on the pharmacy app to see if the meds were ready- there was a problem: the medication is not on the insurance formulary, but the pharmacy had a solution. So they called and left the doctor a message to change it. Since I was still in the vicinity of the clinic, I actually went back to see if I could just quickly talk to the doctor again or see her medical assistant. That didn’t work, so I left her a handwritten note on a form that they gave me. Plus the front desk added the note into my account. It has now been 7 days and not a single response from this doctor. I have called 4 times and the pharmacy has called 3x. Nothing. It’s unbelievable. I should have read the reviews that she ghosts her patients after seeing them. I will be finding another doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Dec 17, 2024
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I think she is very educated. Has made many a good diagnosis or referred me to a specialist with good reason. I pay for the kind of insurance where if I think I need a certain specialist I can go there. We don't always agree but I do respect her as my primary physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Marilyn - Valley Center – Mar 25, 2022
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As usual Dr. Sharma, listens with great care, She has been a great source of help for my wife Sunny and myself. I recommend!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Ramon Unseitig – Sep 25, 2021
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Is there anyway possible to leave less than one star??? Been a navy wife we have moved over 16 times in the last 26 years, and I have had numerous doctors for myself and my family. Dr. Sharma, appeared to be helpful at my very first visit, I explained to her all the medications I had been previously prescribed and why, but whenever I needed a refill on anything she would be referring me to a specialists!!! Has been rude, unprofessional, unhelpful, and appears to know nothing at all medically!?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 07, 2018
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An excellent physician. I highly recommend her. My family and I have been doctor's Sharma's patients for many years. She is kind, professional and knowledgeable physician, I consider her an expert in her field. She is a pleasant and professional physician that we need more in the U.S.A..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mourad in Escondido, CA – Oct 16, 2017
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This doctor and I have had a very adversarial relationship since our first visit. I asked for and received several letters for her to write for a legal case and it looked like it had been typed by a third grader. She gets mad if you ask to be treated a certain way. She refers to all my integrated medical procedures as Holistic which is not true. I have a licensed medical doctor prescribing things. I have tried to share with her articles and requests to see how I can get treatments covered
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Deborah in Ramona, CA – Jun 04, 2017
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Probably one of the most unintelligent doctors I have ever seen. I am shocked this individual made it through medical school. Can not fathom addressing this person as a doctor. I would never ever consider seeing this dr. again. I am sure a nice person. But from my experience, totally unqualified to be a basic medical dr. Her nurse was far more aware, educated and intelligent.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Ridgecrest, CA – May 18, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

As a family doctor, Sarina Adhikary Sharma. MD, looks forward to providing quality medical care and establishing a professional relationship with her patients. Dr. Sharma sees patients ages 3 and above. She specializes in treating patients with...read more

biography

Dr. Sarina Adhikary Sharma is committed to providing quality medical care and establishing a professional relationship with her patients. She received her medical degree from the Institute of Medicine in Tuth, Nepal in 2001 and her completed post...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Pediatric Medicine

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Instite Of Medicine, Tuth, Nepal

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Institute Of Medicine Tuth, Nepal|institute Of Medicine, Tuth, Nepal

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Family Practice
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Nepali

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92029
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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