Anton Sharapov, M.D., ABS certified in General and Vascular surgery, FRCS(C) diplomate, RPVI
Dr. Sharapov came to north America from Russia over 30 years ago.
He obtained a degree in Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, and then continued his medical education and training in General Surgery at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s. While in Medical School, Dr. Sharapov received the CIBA prize in Anatomy. In 2006, he obtained Best Score among residents in General Surgery at Memorial University in Canadian Association of General Surgery in Training Examination, Canada.
Dr. Sharapov then served a Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at Ottawa University, Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Sharapov and his wife moved to the United States in 2008 to live closer to their families. He practiced in Wisconsin, and then in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he was on staff at Borgess and Bronson hospitals as well as Clinical Instructor in Surgery with Michigan State University. In June of 2011, Dr. Sharapov received a “Faculty Award for Excellence” at Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Michigan State University.
He chose to live in Petoskey, and the Harbor Springs area over 10 years ago after falling in love with the breathtaking nature and incredible people of Northern Michigan.
Dr. Sharapov practices all aspects of general and vascular surgery. He has a special interest in minimally invasive vascular surgery, dialysis access creation and maintenance, venous interventions, aortic surgery, carotid interventions including TCAR, and peripheral open and hybrid vascular interventions.
Dr. Sharapov, along with Dr. Jeffrey Beaudoin, developed the first outpatient based interventional laboratory in Northern Michigan, north of 45th parallel, that has been serving the citizens of the Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula for over 4 years. Since conception, Dr. Sharapov has performed over 1200 procedures in the OBL.
Dr. Sharapov is an author of the unique vascular surgery review website (www.vascularsurgeryreview.com) that is utilized by vascular surgery fellows in training in Canada and United States.
He developed an interest and expertise in complex abdominal wall reconstruction and recurrent hernias (www.ihavehernia.com). He pioneered systematic cutting-edge complex abdominal wall reconstruction here in Northern Michigan over a period of 10 years that gave hope to patients with multiply failed abdominal hernia interventions and reconstructions.
Dr. Anton – as his patients call him – stays current with the latest in vascular care and abdominal wall reconstructive surgery through attendance of mini fellowships, biolabs, and numerous workshops.
Dr. Sharapov is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, American Board of Surgery, American Board of Vascular Surgery, and the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
When the opportunity came to join Petoskey Surgeons, it was an easy decision. Dr. Sharapov is married and has 3 children. In this spare time, he loves to support local churches and charities, read poetry, travel, work on restoring and repairing his constantly perennially malfunctioning EarthRoamer (that takes his family to adventurous destinations all over the USA) ski, bike, build decks and treehouses, collect his Mother’s art (https://www.nutaboutart.com) and spend time with his family.
Dr. Sharapov’s wife, a native of Wisconsin, Darcie Sharapova, is a board certified family doctor practicing with Alcona Health here in Petoskey and Harbor Springs area.
