Zakir I. Shaikh, MD
- Accepting New Patients
About Me
Specialties/Areas of Care
Neurology
Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Urdu
Hindi
Bio
Dr. Zakir I. Shaikh is a fellowship-trained neurologist with Middlesex Health Neurology, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed his fellowship and residency at The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, following his medical degree from the Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research.
Dr. Shaikh's care philosophy emphasizes respect and empathy towards patients, fostering trust through compassionate and evidence-based practices. He is committed to continuous learning and teamwork, aiming to deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes.
Outside of work, Dr. Shaikh is a passionate sports enthusiast who enjoys playing cricket and spending weekends with his family.
Special Interests
- Neuromuscular disorders
- NCS/EMG
- Botox
Education & Training
Fellowship | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA |
Residency | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA |
Medical School | Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat, Gujarat, India |
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Locations & Appointments
1 Office Location
Services
Insurance Accepted
Middlesex Health treats patients in their emergency departments regardless of their ability to pay.
- Multiplan
- ConnectiCare
- Centivo
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare (including Golden Rule, UMR, United Behavioral Health, United Integrated Resources)
- Aetna
- Oxford Healthplans
- Medicare
- Connecticut State Medicaid (Husky) A, B, C, D, Charter Oak
- Northeast Health Direct
- Healthcare Value Management
- CarePartners of Connecticut
- Champus/Tricare
- Value Options (Behavioral Health services only)
- MHN (Behavioral Health services only)
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield
- Private Health Systems (PHCS)
- Cigna
- Cigna (including Starbridge and Great West)
- HMC
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