Sheikh A. Saleem
Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem

Gastroenterology
6124 W Parker Rd, Ste 336, 
Plano, TX 
Accepting New Patients
18 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
29
conditions
6124 W Parker Rd, Ste 336, 
Plano, TX 

Overview

Dr. Sheikh A Saleem has worked in the field of gastroenterology since 2017. He is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with clinical focus in the areas of colon cancer screening and the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Inflammatory bowel disease, various liver diseases, and acute and emergent GI conditions. He uses minimally invasive endoscopic procedures including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and other techniques for management of various GI conditions.Dr. Saleem earned his medical degree at Lahore Medical and Dental College in Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine residency at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. He remained in the northeast to complete his fellowship training in gastroenterology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. Dr. Saleem previously spent five years with Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York before relocating to North Texas in 2025. He is fluent in the Punjabi and Urdu languages.

Dr. Saleem is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Proctitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Saleem is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Gastroenterology (2020)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Allen
Oswego Hospital
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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EmblemHealth
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Highmark
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Humana
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Medicaid
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MVP Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Texas Health Digestive Specialists
6124 W Parker Rd, Ste 336, Plano, TX 75093

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Saleem 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Impact of Topical Pharyngeal Anesthetics on Discharge of the Patients When Used in Conjunction With Propofol Sedation in Routine EGD's
Impact of Topical Pharyngeal Anesthetics on Discharge of the Patients When Used in Conjunction With Propofol Sedation in Routine EGD's
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 10, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

13 Total Publications

Pellagra From Tryptophan Depletion in Carcinoid Syndrome due to a Pulmonary Atypical Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor.
Pellagra From Tryptophan Depletion in Carcinoid Syndrome due to a Pulmonary Atypical Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor.
Journal: Clinical case reports
Published: August 25, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem by calling their office at 972-820-9494. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem 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. Sheikh A. Saleem specialize in?

While Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Proctitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem accept my insurance?

Dr. Sheikh A. Saleem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-820-9494 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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