Bayside Anesthesia Medical Group

Akanksha Sharma, MD, is board certified in neurology, neuro-oncology and palliative medicine. She is experienced in the treatment of primary/metastatic brain tumors, neurological complications of cancer, and disease-related burden and symptoms. Her clinical and research interests lie in helping patients maximize their time and quality of life. She aims to align treatment with patient goals and to provide holistic care that includes careful symptom assessment and management, as well as support for the patient's loved ones.Dr. Sharma brings a unique perspective to neuro-oncology care in this area with her clinical experience combining neuro-oncology and palliative care. Her research focuses on understanding and improving quality of life, how we best manage symptoms, the importance of prognostication, and caregiver support. She partners with her patients and their families to develop holistic care plans that take into consideration both mind and body health.

Dr. Goldfarb (M.D., M.Sc., FACS, FACE ) is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon specializing in minimal access surgery for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal tumors as well as neck ultrasound, thyroid biopsy and radiofrequency ablation. With over 75 publications and numerous grants, Dr. Goldfarb is a leader in her field. She founding Director of the Center for Endocrine Tumors, a new one-stop shop for thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound and biopsy with same day imaging and results. Here, every patient receives a personalized treatment plan, created together with the patient and physician. Dr. Goldfarb is also one of the first physicians on the west coast to offer radio-frequency ablation of thyroid nodules in her office.