Atif Zakirhusen Shaikh MD
Nuclear Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Vascular Medicine
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301 S 7th Ave Ste 2020West Reading, PA 19611
Phone+1 484-938-4500
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Summary
- Dr. Atif Shaikh, MD is a professional cardiology specialist based in West Reading, PA. His subspecialties include Nuclear Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, and Vascular Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brooklyn Hospital Center and a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine. He brings vast experience from roles at Reading Hospital, Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, and PMA Medical Specialists, with proficiency in managing ailments such as general cardiology, hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and echocardiography. Dr. Shaikh has also contributed to numerous publications in the health industry including Cureus, Journal of Women's Health, and BMJ Case Reports. His work mainly focuses on epidemiology and cardiovascular outcomes.
Education & Training
Brooklyn Hospital CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
B. J. Medical College AhmedabadClass of 2008
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital/Brooklyn Hospital CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
APCA/ARDMSCertification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)- APCA/ARDMSRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
- National Board of Echocardiography (NBE)ASC_EXAM Certification in Adult Echocardiography
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsTrends in Epidemiology: Analysis of Risk Factors and Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Study (2009–2015)Aung Naing Lin, Htoo Kyaw, Kyawzaw Lin, Sima S Pendharkar, Atif Z. Shaikh
Cureus. 2019-01-17 - 21 citationsStaphylococcus Lugdunensis Endocarditis and Cerebrovascular Accident: A Systemic Review of Risk Factors and Clinical outcome.Htoo Kyaw, Felix Raju, Atif Z. Shaikh, Aung Naing Lin, Aye T Lin
Cureus. 2018-04-12 - 8 citationsThe Effect of Transdermal Estrogen Patch Use on Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic ReviewPrema Bezwada, Atif Shaikh, Deepika Misra
Journal of Women's Health. 2017-12-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
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