Dr. Fatima Sheikh, M.D., M.P.H., Geriatrician
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Dr. Fatima Sheikh, M.D., M.P.H.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

1046 North Point Rd Baltimore MD, 21224
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Dr. Fatima Sheikh practices Geriatric Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Sheikh works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

King Edward Medical University MD 2003

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Geriatric syndromes, dementia, multi co-morbiditypost-acute and longterm care

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 2015 - Present

Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching Award 2015 Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 
  • AGS 2017 Clinician of the Year Award 2017 American Geriatrics Society 
  • Excellence in Teaching Award 2019 Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 
  • Institute for Excellence in Education’s (IEE) Education Award for Part Time Faculty 2022 Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Directors Association  
  • American Geriatrics Society  
  • American College of Physicians  

Fellowships

  • Geriatric- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Areas of research

Older adults

Chronic pain managment

Unique aspects of post-acute and longterm care 

Dr. Fatima Sheikh, M.D., M.P.H.'s Practice location

Future Care Health and Management

1046 North Point Rd -
Baltimore, MD 21224
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New patients: 410-282-0100, 410-282-0100
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