culture and society | January 11, 2026

Dr. Farooq Sheikh, MD – Washington, DC

Overview of Dr. Sheikh

Dr. Farooq Sheikh is a cardiologist in Washington, DC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and has been in practice 14 years. Dr. Sheikh accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 242 doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and one of 242 doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital Center who specialize in Cardiology. He has more than 60 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2009 - 2010

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2006 - 2009

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)

    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006

  • New York Medical College

    New York Medical CollegeClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License

    MD State Medical License 2010 - 2025

  • DC State Medical License

    DC State Medical License 2011 - 2024

  • VA State Medical License

    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2024

  • NY State Medical License

    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2007

  • American Board of Internal Medicine Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted