Dr. Zia Sheikh MD

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Dr. Zia Sheikh has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Good based on 9 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Zia Sheikh identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.. He is certified in Internal Medicine.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Zia Sheikh accepts the following plans for Independent Health at 4039 Route 219

• Capital District Physicians' Health Plan/CDPHP (Independent Health's Partner Provider Network)
• Child Health Plus (Low cost insurance for children and teens up to age 19, offered through NYS)
• Easy Access (In-Network EPO)
• Easy Access Advantage (Low Cost EPO)
• Encompass (HMO)

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Olean General Hospital
515 Main St
Olean, NY

Education

Dr. Sheikh attended medical school at University of Karachi Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi and graduated in 1988 having 25 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Zia Sheikh MD as:

• Z Sheikh

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