Dr. Shahin
Shaikh
(M.D., FCCP)
Dr. Shaikh considers compassion as an indispensable part of her practice of medicine. She is a triple board-certified physician, with a specialization in pulmonology, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. She has been practicing in Long Island for over 30 years, caring for families across generations.
Her commitment to excellent care goes beyond providing the best medical treatments available; she takes the time to listen to her patients and educates them on their body and health.
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Dr. Shaikh has expertise in:
- Breathing disorders
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Persistent cough
- Diagnosis and treatment of allergies affecting the respiratory system
- Pulmonary function testing
- Allergy skin testing
- Full night polysomnography (sleep study)
- Viral and autoimmune diseases of the lungs
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Restless leg syndrome
- Other sleep disorders
Dr. Shaikh is also active in her community. She has conducted asthma workshops and classroom presentations to provide education around these conditions. She holds membership in several professional societies including: American College of Chest Physicians and Medical Society of the State of New York.
Dr. Shahin's
Biography
Dr. Shaikh completed her residency in Internal Medicine from Montefiore Medical Center. She then pursued her fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from New York Medical College. She has been practicing medicine and residing in Long Island since 1988.
- Board Certification
- Work Experience
- Certification in Board of Pulmonary Medicine
- Certification in American Board of Sleep Medicine
- Certification in American Board of Internal Medicine
- Triple board-certified physician, with over 30 years of experience in pulmonology, sleep medicine and internal medicine
- Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
- Professional Appointment at Nassau County Medical Center, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
- Former Director of Intensive Care Unit, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
