About Me
Dr. Shalina Shaik has practiced Family Medicine for over 10 years. After graduating with her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College in India, Dr. Shaik completed extensive training in the OB/GYN field in India and the UK before moving to the US. She finished her training at Emory University with her residency in Family Medicine, where she acted as Chief Resident during her final year. With her certification by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Shaik's clinical interests include chronic disease management, preventative care, and women's health. Additionally, she is multilingual and can communicate with patients in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu.
Before joining Mount Sinai in 2022, Dr. Shaik practiced as a Faculty Physician at the University of Iowa for 10 years and acted as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Iowa institutions. During this time, she was nominated for two awards at the University of Iowa by her patients. Dr. Shaik is also an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
When discussing her role as a physician, Dr. Shaik says, "I combine both 'Science and Art of Medicine' to provide comprehensive patient care. I believe in the philosophy of 'Make food be the medicine and not medicine be the food.' To unwind, I go on walks and do gardening…nature has a lot of miracles to offer!"
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Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
