Shamir K. Bhikha
Experienced in Synovitis

Shamir K. Bhikha, NP

Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Healthcare
Ankle And Foot Centers Of America - Alpharetta
13057 Hwy 9N, Suite 210, 
Alpharetta, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Synovitis
Piedmont Healthcare
Ankle And Foot Centers Of America - Alpharetta
13057 Hwy 9N, Suite 210, 
Alpharetta, GA 
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Overview

Dr. Bhikha was raised in Alpharetta, GA and after being away for over 10 years, he has settled back in his hometown. Having studied at the University of Georgia for his undergraduate education, Dr. Bhikha moved to Florida to pursue his training in Podiatric Medicine at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine where he graduated with honors and was the class valedictorian. He completed his 3-year surgical training at the Inova Fairfax Hospital, which included comprehensive rotations in Diabetic Limb Salvage, Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Plastic Surgery and Wound Care. He served as Chief Resident of the Podiatric Surgery service at Inova Fairfax Hospital and as the Chief Podiatric Resident of Plastic Surgery Limb Salvage at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Bhikha provides services in Alpharetta and Roswell.

Dr. Bhikha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Graduate Institution
Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine, 2010
Residency
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Podiatric Surgery, 2013
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner
Licenses
Podiatrist in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Podiatric Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Ankle and Foot Centers of America - Alpharetta
13057 Hwy 9N, Suite 210, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Call: 770-559-0348
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