Overview

Dr. Zaheerud Cheema is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with a special focus in epilepsy and migraine. Dr. Cheema is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In his spare time, he plays cricket and spends time with his family.

His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Tourette Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
MBBS, University Of Health Sciences - 2011
Residency
Pediatric Neurology, University of Buffalo - 2022
Specialties
Pediatric Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in TX
Board Certifications
Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Epilepsy, University of Buffalo - 2023
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Temple
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - College Station University Drive
1700 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502

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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