Overview
Rashid Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tonsillitis, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
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. Rashid A. Sheikh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh by calling their office at 919-956-9301. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh a top-rated expert for Retropharyngeal Abscess?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh is classified as an Experienced expert for Retropharyngeal Abscess, 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. Rashid A. Sheikh specialize in?
While Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tonsillitis, and Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retropharyngeal Abscess. You can view a list of Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Rashid A. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-956-9301 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Factor 13 DeficiencyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Factor 13 Deficiency.
- GastrostomyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- NecrosisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- SepsisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- StrokeDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- TonsillitisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Tonsillitis.
