Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Zara S. Sheikh

Family Medicine
San Diego Family Care
4290 Polk Ave, 
San Diego, CA 
Expertise in
1
conditions
San Diego Family Care
4290 Polk Ave, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Zara Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, Cystic Fibrosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

San Diego Family Care
4290 Polk Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

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.

12 Total Publications

Intranasal delivery of Semaglutide using a thermoresponsive PNPHO nanocarrier: formulation development, characterization and biological evaluation.
Intranasal delivery of Semaglutide using a thermoresponsive PNPHO nanocarrier: formulation development, characterization and biological evaluation.
Journal: International journal of pharmaceutics
Published: July 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zara S. Sheikh

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zara S. Sheikh?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Zara S. Sheikh by calling their office at 619-563-0250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Zara S. Sheikh a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zara S. Sheikh is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Zara S. Sheikh specialize in?

While Dr. Zara S. Sheikh is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Zara S. Sheikh participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Zara S. Sheikh has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Zara S. Sheikh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Zara S. Sheikh accept my insurance?

Dr. Zara S. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-563-0250 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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