curate Healthcare Services
Our Team | Your Team
Neeraj Sharma, MD, FACP, MBA
Founder and CEO
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Dr. Sharma brings over 25 years of clinical, organizational and executive experience in healthcare, from acute hospital to post-acute and transitional care settings.
Board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Dr. Sharma has served in leadership positions for and consulted with hospitals, home health and hospice agencies, and post-acute care facilities.
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Dr. Sharma founded Curate to bring together experience, effort and innovation in the post-acute and long-term care space. Dr. Sharma graduated from Duke University and earned his medical degree and specialty training from the University of Texas Long Medical School, followed by an MBA in Healthcare Management from the University of Texas at Dallas. He has earned fellowship in the American College of Physicians and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, and holds the Certified Medical Director status from the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care/AMDA.
Padma Soundarraj, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
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Padma grew up in Chennai, India, earning a degree in Microbiology before emigrating to the US. She started as a nursing assistant with a geriatric focus, before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois State University in 2013. Padma brings extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including Cardiology clinics, post-acute and long-term care units, and rehabilitation centers.
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Padma contributes years of experience in infection control, and as an Assistant Director of Nursing at a post-acute care facility. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Family Nurse Practice in 2019 from University of Texas at Arlington, and joined our team.
Ms. Soundarraj believe in not just treating patients but helping patients and family members to make informed decisions. When not working, she enjoys gardening and cooking. She lives in Frisco with her husband of 20 years, two boys in college and a dog.
Vanessa Sylvia, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
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Vanessa has extensive experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospital intensive care units, emergency departments and post-acute care.
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Vanessa brings a comprehensive nursing educational background, includes a Master's Degree for a Family Nurse Practitioner, certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and prior certification as a wound care specialist. Her NP career follows 16 years' experience in hospital nursing as an LVN then RN.
A proud "Marine Mom", Vanessa loves spending "Nana" time with her grandchildren.
LaSheila Thomas, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
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LaSheila has extensive experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospital and post-acute care.​
Racheal Besong, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
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Racheal has extensive experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospital and post-acute care.​