Vishal Sharma, M.D., M.B.B.S.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr. Vishal Sharma is a dual board-certified psychiatrist based in Stockton, California, specializing in the treatment of mental health disorders and substance use recovery. Since 2017, he has served as an Attending Psychiatrist for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation within the Psychiatry Inpatient Program at the California Health Care Facility (CHCF).
Clinical Expertise
With over 20 years of international and domestic medical experience, Dr. Sharma provides evidence-based care for complex psychiatric conditions. His expertise includes:
• Addiction Psychiatry: Specialized training in treating opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Inpatient Care: Management of acute psychiatric needs in high-acuity inpatient settings.
• Group Therapy: Extensive experience leading therapeutic groups for dual diagnosis, anxiety, and pain management with addiction.
Education & Board Certifications
• Board Certifications: Board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Fellowship: Addiction Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA.
• Residency: Psychiatry, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY.
• Medical Degree (M.B.B.S.): BLDEA’S Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, India.
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr. Sharma has been an active researcher in the field of personality and its impact on substance abuse treatment. His work has been published in the Journal of Personality Assessment and presented at national forums, including the Annual Convention of the Society of Personality Assessment. His research focuses on clinical utility of assessment tools and personality differences between alcohol and opiate abusers.
Professional Memberships
• American Psychiatric Association
• Greater Long Island Psychiatric Society
• Clinical Informatics Committee, NUMC (formerly