Dr. Amina Shikara MD
Family Practitioner
3670 Portage St Portage PA, 15946About
Dr. Amina Shikara is a family practitioner practicing in Portage, PA. Dr. Shikara specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shikara possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Baghdad College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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