Atif Sheikh
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Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Graduated in 2014
Graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · See training
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Specialty
Neurologist
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also listed as
- Clinical NeurophysiologistClinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Treatments & procedures
- Epilepsy
- Neurophysiology
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- North Carolina State UniversityUndergraduate · Biochemistry and Biological Sciences · Bachelor of Science · Completed 2009
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMedical school · MD · Completed 2014
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalInternship · Internal Medicine · Completed 2015
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalResidency · Neurology · Completed 2018
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalFellowship · Epilepsy · Completed 2019
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalFellowship · Clinical Neurophysiology · Completed 2020
About
Atif Sheikh is a neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with fellowship training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after completing undergraduate study at North Carolina State University, then trained in internal medicine and neurology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His bio emphasizes comprehensive epilepsy care and attention to how epilepsy affects a patient's physical health, emotional well-being, family life, and independence.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1497174353
- Primary taxonomy
- 2084N0400X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Atif Sheikh's specialty?
He is a neurologist with training in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology.
What conditions does Dr. Atif Sheikh focus on?
His profile highlights epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology.
Where does Dr. Atif Sheikh practice?
He practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at 170 Manning Drive Campus Drive 7025.
What education and training are listed for Dr. Atif Sheikh?
He earned a BS in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University, an MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed internship and neurology residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and completed fellowships in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.