Dr. Dawn Sharp MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otolaryngic Allergy
1014 St. Clare Blvd. 2010 Gonzales LA, 70737About
Dr. Dawn Sharp is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in the Prairieville, LA, and Gonzales, LA. Dr. Sharp specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat, thyroid, parathyroid and parotid glands. Experienced physician leader and Medical Director with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry. Skilled in pediatric and adult ENT, sinus surgery, minimally invasive procedures and balloon sinuplasty, snoring and sleep apnea surgery, allergy testing & management, hearing & balance disorders, working with Physicians, Physician Liason, and Digital Health. She has been in practice for 10 years, mother of 2 boys, married 20 years. Working towards MBA with a focus in healthcare and TeleHealth communications.
Education and Training
Lousiana State University BS Zoology / Biology 1998
LSU Health Sciences Center MD 2003
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham Otolaryngology Residency 2010
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Board of Managers St. Elizabeth Physicians 2013 - 2016
- Chair of Surgery St. Elizabeth Hospital 2014 - 2016
- Chair of Credentials Committe St. Elizabeth Hospital 2016 - 2018
- Chief of Staff St. Elizabeth Hospital 2018 - 2019
- Board of Directors St. Elizabeth Hospital 2018 - 2019
- Founding Board Member Health Leaders Network FMOLHS 2016 - Present
- Ethics Committe Member Our Lady of the Lake RMC 2019 - Present
- Medical Director of Adult Specialty Clinics in Ascension Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group 2019 - Present
- Medical Executive Committee Member Our Lady of the Lake RMC 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Family Fest Volunteer - Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community Hospital 2016 - Present
- Live Well Ascension - Head & Neck Cancer Screening, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 2018 - Present
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