Shazad L. Shaikh, MD
About Shazad L. Shaikh, MD
Shazad L. Shaikh, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, currently practicing at Atlantic Health System in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He has extensive experience, including roles as Head Team Physician for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and as a fellow at Houston Methodist.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Shazad L. Shaikh, MD, currently serves as an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at Atlantic Health System. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the healthcare services in Bridgewater, New Jersey. His expertise in sports medicine allows him to provide specialized care to athletes and active individuals, focusing on injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Previous Experience as Head Team Physician
From 2018 to 2022, Shazad L. Shaikh, MD, worked as the Head Team Physician for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. In this role, he was responsible for the medical care of players, managing sports injuries, and ensuring their overall health and performance during the baseball season in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Shazad L. Shaikh, MD, holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from 2006 to 2010 and a Master of Science in Applied Physiology from 2005 to 2006. His extensive training includes a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stony Brook University from 2010 to 2015 and a fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist from 2015 to 2016.
Experience at Geisinger
Shazad L. Shaikh, MD, worked at Geisinger as an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine from 2016 to 2022. During his six years at Geisinger in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he provided comprehensive care for sports-related injuries and collaborated with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.