Resources

We are here to provide you with education and support after a diagnosis. Read the articles below to find out more about each condition. If you need more information, please call our office at (865) 522-0420.

Glossary of Heart Words to Know - A guide to medical terms about the heart and circulatory system. In an easy A-Z format, find definitions on heart defects, heart conditions, treatments, and more.

Congenital Heart Defects - Heart defects happen when there's a problem with a baby's heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.

Support Groups

Our office cares about the community. That’s why we support groups who bring support and awareness to cardiac conditions.

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee (dsagtn.org)

Dr. Sumeet Sharma is a member of the Greater Knoxville American Heart Associations Board of Directors

Project Adam - providing defibrillator equipment and training to area schools

Patient Stories

Ivy

When Ivy was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Sumeet Sharma put her parents' minds at ease and asked them to trust him. "I’ll let you know when you need to worry," he told them. And even when surgery was necessary, Ivy's mother remembers Dr. Sharma never had to tell them it was time to worry...