Dr. Shehzad Zafar Sheikh, MD, PhD
At a glance
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna · See all
Graduated in 2002
Graduated from University of The Punjab, King Edward Medical College · See training
2 board certifications listed
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine · See credentials
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Specialty
Gastroenterologist
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.
Treatments & procedures
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs)
- Crohn’s disease (CD)
- ulcerative colitis (UC)
- Autoimmune enteropathies
- Celiac disease
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- International College KuwaitUndergraduate
- University of The Punjab, King Edward Medical CollegeMedical school · Completed 2002
- University of PittsburghInternship · Internal Medicine · Completed 2005
- University of Pittsburgh and University of North Carolina at Chapel HillResidency
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFellowship
- Yale University and Carolina Center for Genome SciencesFellowship · Postdoctoral Fellowships
Board certifications
- GastroenterologyBoard certification · Certified 2012
- Internal MedicineBoard certification · Certified 2007
About
Dr. Shehzad Zafar Sheikh is a gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with MD and PhD credentials. His clinical focus includes inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune enteropathies, and celiac disease. He completed medical school at the University of The Punjab, King Edward Medical College, followed by internal medicine training at the University of Pittsburgh and additional training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Yale University, and the Carolina Center for Genome Sciences. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and speaks English.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1760604706
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RG0100X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Sheikh specialize in?
He specializes in gastroenterology, with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease.
Which conditions are listed for Dr. Sheikh?
His listed areas include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune enteropathies, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Where does Dr. Sheikh practice?
He practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at 101 Manning Dr, Rm 1107g W Wing.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Sheikh?
He graduated from the University of The Punjab, King Edward Medical College, trained at the University of Pittsburgh and UNC Chapel Hill, and is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.