Asad A. Sheikh
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions

Overview

Asad Sheikh, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist, serves as the director of oncology at Orlando Health Cancer Institute at South Seminole Hospital. Dr. Sheikh joined Orlando Health Cancer Institute from the Medical College of Georgia where he served as chief fellow of the hematology/oncology fellowship program. He is board certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine. After joining Orlando Health Cancer Institute in Lake Mary, Dr. Sheikh singlehandedly developed a comprehensive community medical oncology and hematology program including inpatient and outpatient oncology clinics as well as an infusion center serving Seminole county.Dr. Sheikh earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan and completed an internship for the Department of Surgery and Medicine at Services Hospital in Pakistan the following year.He worked at the Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia in Decatur, GA, where he was a clinical research physician and awarded permanent residency in the United States under the special category of Outstanding Professor/Researcher in the Field of Cancer. Dr. Sheikh went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Sheikh has a license to practice medicine in California, Florida, Georgia and Pakistan. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and Oncology and the Patient Welfare Society.Dr. Sheikh has published several studies for the American Society of Clinical Oncology and presented the second largest data trial published in the U.S. on breast cancer in the community setting.Dr. Sheikh also designed, developed and maintained MS Access and SQL databases for cancer patients. His research has been featured in national and international scientific assemblies such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the British Oncologic Association and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Dr. Sheikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Osteopathic IM - Medical Onc. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

Allama Iqbal Medical College

Residency

University of Florida College of Medicine

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Osteopathic IM - Medical Onc

Fellowships

Georgia Health Sciences University

Hospital Affiliations

Orlando Health
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu

Gender

Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Florida Health
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Health Options
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  • PPO
Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
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Oscar
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Simply Healthcare
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Sunshine Health
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Orange City
2565 Enterprise Rd., Orange City, FL 32763
Other Locations
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Lake Mary
210 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746

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.


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While Dr. Asad A. Sheikh is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Asad A. Sheikh has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Adenocarcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Asad A. Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Asad A. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-843-2100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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