Overview
Azfar Sheikh is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cypress, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 505, Cypress, TX 77429
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Azfar Sheikh
Is Dr. Azfar Sheikh a top-rated expert for Arterial Embolism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Azfar Sheikh is classified as an Experienced expert for Arterial Embolism, 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. Azfar Sheikh specialize in?
While Dr. Azfar Sheikh is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Azfar Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Azfar Sheikh has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arterial Embolism. You can view a list of Dr. Azfar Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Azfar Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Azfar Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.