Ayesha R. Sheikh
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
2207 S Clear Creek Rd Ledger And Smith Professional, Bldg, Ste 101, 
Killeen, TX 

Overview

Dr. Ayesha Sheikh has five board certifications from ABIM including internal medicine, hematology, oncology, geriatrics and hospice and palliative medicine. She has extensive experience as a clinician and takes special interest in providing holistic, multidimensional care to all her patients especially older adults with a wide range of malignancies and blood disorders. She gives high priority to maintaining patients’ quality of life and incorporates palliative care principles into routine oncologic care. She is an expert in using the latest treatment modalities in cancer treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. She uses open communication as a basic tool to provide personalized patient-centered care. Dr. Sheikh's areas of expertise include solid malignancies like lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer, hematologic malignancies like lymphoma, multiple myeloma and benign hematologic disorders like anemia. Connect with Dr. Sheikh: Ayesha Sheikh, MBBS, MD, FACP | LinkedIn Dr. Sheikh on Doximity.

Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Dr. Sheikh is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Geriatrics/Hematology/ Medical Oncology, Boston University Medical Center - University Hosp - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
Adventhealth Central Texas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center - Killeen
2207 S Clear Creek Rd Ledger And Smith Professional, Bldg, Ste 101, Killeen, TX 76549

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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Is Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh a top-rated expert for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh is classified as an Advanced expert for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh specialize in?

While Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). You can view a list of Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh accept my insurance?

Dr. Ayesha R. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-200-3200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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