Dr. Shazia Sheikh, MD

Dr. Shazia Sheikh earned her medical degree at Allama Iqbal Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internship and residency at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Penn.

In practice since 1997, Dr. Sheikh is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine and holds HIV specialist certification from the American Academy of HIV Medicine. She treats patients 16 years and older and speaks Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and medical Spanish. Her primary clinical interests include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, medical weight management, HIV and hepatitis.

Dr. Sheikh sees her role as a guide for patients to help them control or prevent chronic diseases. She likes working to find a disease management plan that is the best fit for each person’s unique set of needs and goals, and she enjoys helping people make lifestyle changes and live healthier lives. Described as accessible and empathetic, she spends a lot of time with her patients and truly listens to them.

A resident of Katy, Dr. Sheikh is married and the mother of three children. Her favorite leisure activities are reading, watching documentaries and spending time with her friends and family.