Overview
"Jaffar Shaikh, MD, is a pediatrician practicing at MercyOne Mason City Pediatrics and Adolescent Care. Growing up in India in a joint family with lots of children around, Dr. Shaikh saw many early infancy and childhood deaths among his nieces and nephews. These illnesses were from now mostly vaccine preventable diseases such as measles, diphtheria, whooping cough and diarrhea. At the time, vaccinations were unavailable and effective treatments were lacking or out of reach for many people. Because of this, Dr. Shaikh wanted to become a doctor particularly, a pediatrician, to save the lives of children and to alleviate their pain and suffering.Dr. Shaikh treats children’s needs with compassion, patience and understanding of family dynamics. Children are not always able to express their problems and are also sometimes difficult to examine. With this in mind, Dr. Shaikh understands the need for a quick examination and observation skills while listening to their caregiver's concerns. He believes treatment decisions should address the whole family’s needs. He uses his experience from raising his four children, including a special needs child that had multiple surgeries and other needs. These personal experiences have helped him understand the pain and suffering of parents and their families helping him to better recognize their needs. Dr. Shaikh is very passionate about his patient's health and wellbeing. He wants to see them learn, lead a happy life and become responsible citizens. He believes it is a privileged to take care of many second-generation patients, whose parents were his patients. He calls these children his ""grand patients”. Dr. Shaikh feels children are the future of any community and healthy children will lead to a healthy future.".
His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Zoon Vulvitis, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
Dr. Shaikh is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
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910 N. Eisenhower Ave., Mason City, IA 50401
910 North Eisenhower Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh by calling their office at 641-428-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh a top-rated expert for Croup?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh is classified as an Experienced expert for Croup, 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. Jaffar A. Shaikh specialize in?
While Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Croup, Delayed Growth, and Zoon Vulvitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaffar A. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 641-428-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Delayed GrowthDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
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- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
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- Perlman SyndromeDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- RoseolaDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Roseola.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Stork BiteDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Stork Bite.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.
- Zoon VulvitisDr. Shaikh isExperienced. Learn about Zoon Vulvitis.