
Overview
Dr. Shazia Sheikh earned her medical degree at Allama Iqbal Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internship and residency at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Penn. In practice since 1997, Dr. Sheikh is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine and holds HIV specialist certification from the American Academy of HIV Medicine. She treats patients 16 years and older and speaks Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and medical Spanish. Her primary clinical interests include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, medical weight management, HIV and hepatitis. Dr. Sheikh sees her role as a guide for patients to help them control or prevent chronic diseases. She likes working to find a disease management plan that is the best fit for each person’s unique set of needs and goals, and she enjoys helping people make lifestyle changes and live healthier lives. Described as accessible and empathetic, she spends a lot of time with her patients and truly listens to them. A resident of Katy, Dr. Sheikh is married and the mother of three children. Her favorite leisure activities are reading, watching documentaries and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Preetesh Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Maro Ohanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ohanian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Office
Shreyaskumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh by calling their office at 832-437-2427. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh a top-rated expert for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh is classified as an Advanced expert for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), 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. Shazia F. Sheikh specialize in?
While Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). You can view a list of Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shazia F. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-437-2427 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
- Advanced
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Sheikh isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- ApoplexyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- ColitisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- COVID-19Dr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EndoscopyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- FaintingDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GangreneDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart AttackDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Memory LossDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NecrosisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SepsisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- StrokeDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Volkmann ContractureDr. Sheikh isExperienced. Learn about Volkmann Contracture.