Dr. Nitika Sharma joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Atlanta, Georgia, in February 2022 as a Medical Oncologist. Dr. Sharma evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of types and stages of cancer, with expertise in thoracic, gastrointestinal (GI) and breast cancers. "I strive to put the patient first at all times and value the bond and trust the patients put in you for their care," says Dr. Sharma. "I can imagine the anxiety that patients must go through as they're waiting for test results, so I do everything I can to help alleviate some of that anxiety by working quickly and efficiently." The whole-person approach to care is what led Dr. Sharma to CTCA, where the Mother Standard® of care and its core values of speed to care, compassion and empathy toward patients resonated with her. "My goal is always to prioritize my patients' quality of life," she says.