Dr. Sophia Shahintaj Sheikh M.D.
Emergency Physician
655 W 8th St # C506 Jacksonville FL, 32209About
Dr. Sophia Sheikh practices Emergency Medicine in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Sheikh assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Sheikh examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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