Overview
Faisal Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, New York. Dr. Sheikh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Sheikh has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Faisal Sheikh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Faisal Sheikh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Faisal Sheikh by calling their office at 516-584-6400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Faisal Sheikh a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Faisal Sheikh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Faisal Sheikh specialize in?
While Dr. Faisal Sheikh is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Faisal Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Faisal Sheikh has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Faisal Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Faisal Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Faisal Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-584-6400 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AnemiaDr. Sheikh isDistinguished. Learn about Anemia.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Sheikh isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Sheikh isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Sheikh isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColitisDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AscitesDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.

