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Dr. Sophia Shahintaj Sheikh, MD

Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology
Accepting new patients
UF Health Jacksonville Emergency Room 655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 427-8430

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Brief Intro

Sophia Sheikh, MD, received her degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville. She then pursued further training in the field of medical toxicology at the joint program offered by Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. While learning the clinical aspects of medical toxicology, she also learned principles related to public health surveillance, epidemiology, public health and disease prevention. In addition to toxicology, she also has an interest in emergency department pain management. She is a sub-investigator on a patient safety grant working on improving pain management and education in acute care settings. She authored several publications and presented lectures nationally on these topics. Currently, she is a clinical associate professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Emory University School Of Medicine

RESIDENCY

University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Medical Education)

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

UF Health Jacksonville Emergency Room
655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Specialties Treated

Emergency Medicine
Medical Toxicology

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Aetna
Molina Healthcare
Meritain Health
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36