Waqas R. Shaikh
Advanced in Basal Cell Skin Cancer

Dr. Waqas R. Shaikh

Dermatology
Piedmont Healthcare
Peach Dermatology PC
335 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 2210, 
Suwanee, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Piedmont Healthcare
Peach Dermatology PC
335 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 2210, 
Suwanee, GA 
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Dr. Shaikh earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and micrographic dermatologic surgery fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is board certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery.

Dr. Shaikh is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). Dr. Shaikh has presented at numerous conferences related to skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. He has been published in medical textbooks and multiple medical journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAMA Dermatology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Journal of the National Cancer Institute. His work has been cited by over 500 medical and scientific publications.

Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Comedones, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Downstate
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Health System, Dermatology, 2017
Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Dermatology
American Board Of Dermatology - Micrographic Derm Surgery
Fellowships
University of Texas - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dermatology, 2018
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Peach Dermatology PC
335 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 2210, Suwanee, GA 30024
Call: 770-676-2200

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


12 Total Publications

Reply to: "Statistical and methodological issues".
Reply to: "Statistical and methodological issues".
Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Published: May 01, 2017
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