Overview
Irtiza Sheikh is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 9 years.
Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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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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Dr. Miguel Escobar earned his medical degree at Universidad Libre De Colombia in Bogotá. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Connecticut and a fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In practice since 1988, Dr. Escobar is board certified in both internal medicine and hematology. He specializes in rare blood disorders, and his primary clinical interests include adult bleeding and clotting disorders, hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and deep vein thrombosis. Dr. Escobar speaks Spanish and treats patients 18 years and older. His patients value his clinical approach to the study of blood disorders and the amount of time he spends with them. Dr. Escobar is Director of the Clinical Research Center and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He also serves as Medical Director of the Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center in Houston. His research interests involve bleeding and hemostasis in patients with hemophilia and other congenital and acquired bleeding disorders. A resident of Missouri City, Dr. Escobar is married and the father of adult children. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading. Dr. Escobar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Blood Clots, and Hemophilic Arthropathy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Irtiza Sheikh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Irtiza Sheikh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Irtiza Sheikh by calling their office at 713-792-7751. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Irtiza Sheikh a top-rated expert for Bone Marrow Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Irtiza Sheikh is classified as an Advanced expert for Bone Marrow Transplant, 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. Irtiza Sheikh specialize in?
While Dr. Irtiza Sheikh is a Pediatric Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Irtiza Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Irtiza Sheikh has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Marrow Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Irtiza Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Irtiza Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Irtiza Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-7751 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- AnemiaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Bone GraftDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.