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Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD

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(Atif Tahir Sheikh, MD)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2014)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, evoked potential test, intraoperative monitoring, and more.

300 Meadowmont Village Circle Suite 202
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

(984) 974-4401

Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD is a null in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL and ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC.

Office Locations

Address:

300 Meadowmont Village Circle Suite 202
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Some issues Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD can help you with:

Evoked Potential Test

Evoked potential tests measure the brain's response to different stimuli, namely sight, sound, or sensation. The tests are commonly done to diagnose conditions like multiple sclerosis, migraines, and tumors, such as those in the brainstem or the ear canal. At the beginning of the test, a computer will be connected to the body using wires with patches and sensors, called electrodes. In addition to measuring and recording the body's electrical responses, this machine also shows the location of any nerve damage. There are four types of evoked potential tests:

Visual evoked potential, which tests how the brain reacts to visual stimuli. During the test, electrodes will be applied on the scalp and patients are shown a flashing checkerboard pattern. The electrical signals the patients' brain produces in response to the pattern will be recorded. This test is able to identify issues in the optic nerve and is a helpful tool in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, as optic nerve damage is an early sign of that disease.
Auditory evoked potential, which measures how the brain responds to sound. In this test, the electrodes will be applied on the earlobes and on the scalp. Different sounds, such as clicks and tones, will be played through headphones, and responses to those sounds will be recorded. Aside from hearing loss in children, this test also diagnoses acoustic neuromas, which are noncancerous tumors in the ear canal that affect hearing and balance.
Somatosensory evoked potential, which tests how well the brain communicates with the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Faint electrical signals will be sent through electrodes that are applied on the wrist or the back of the knee. Electrodes on the scalp will measure how long it takes for the brain to receive the signals. This evoked potential test is often used to diagnose multiple sclerosis. In addition, since it can identify spinal cord issues, it may also be given to individuals who experience numbness following a spinal injury.
Motor evoked potential, which measures how the motor pathways function. These pathways deliver signals from the brain and spinal cord to the motor neurons, which are specialized cells directly responsible for controlling muscles. The test uses a device to send magnetic or electrical pulses to any part of the body. Patient response will show if motor neurons can adequately receive signals from the brain and spinal cord. Because this test detects communication issues in the motor pathways, it is used to diagnose multiple sclerosis, as well as to evaluate stroke recovery.

Each test takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and can be done at the doctor's office. Application and removal of the electrodes do not hurt, but since they are placed on the scalp, patients should wash their hair with shampoo and avoid using conditioner or other hair products prior to the test.

electroencephalography (EEG)	24

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Dementia	48
Cancer	0

doctor visit	73
electroencephalography (EEG)	42

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	21
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	37
Cancer	10

doctor visit	57
electroencephalography (EEG)	29

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	21
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Chapel Hill, NC were electroencephalography (EEG).

doctor visit	65
electroencephalography (EEG)	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	4
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	2
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Area: Neurology. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: Area: Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, MedCost, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Contigo Health, Carolina Complete Health, Veterans Affairs and Liberty Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

MedCost

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Humana

Contigo Health

Carolina Complete Health

Veterans Affairs

Liberty Advantage

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Atif Sheikh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Biography

Dr. Atif Sheikh's specialty is general practice. Dr. Sheikh can take several insurance carriers, including BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. He attended medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Chapel Hill, NC.