About
Dr. Saba Sheikh is a board-certified internal medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist based in Columbia, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med from the University of the Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan in 1980, then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women in 1984. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Sisters of Charity Hospital, State University of New York in Buffalo, finishing her training in 1993.
Dr. Sheikh holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of The Obesity Society, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, and MedChi - Maryland State Medical Society. She serves on the American College of Physicians Maryland Health Policy Committee. Her clinical focus spans weight management, insulin resistance, women's health, and chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions. The American College of Physicians Maryland Chapter honored her with the Samuel Asper Award for Best Internal Medicine Doctor in 2012, and she earned a Top Internist recognition in 2021. She speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently. A longtime Howard County resident, Dr. Sheikh has built lasting relationships with patients and specialists across the community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan – Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med, 1980
Medical School
Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan – Doctorate of Medicine, 1984
Residency
Internal Medicine, Sisters of Charity Hospital, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 1991-1993
Additional Training
Internship: Sisters of Charity Hospital, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, 1990-1991
Certifications
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sheikh right for?
Dr. Sheikh is an excellent fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or cardiovascular disease. Patients focused on weight loss or improving insulin resistance benefit from her dual expertise in internal and obesity medicine. Women seeking a primary care physician with dedicated interest in women's health will find her approach thorough and attentive. Patients who value a long-tenured community physician with deep local specialist relationships will feel well supported in her practice. Those who speak Urdu, Hindi, or Punjabi may also appreciate her multilingual fluency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sheikh treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and insulin resistance. She also provides dedicated care in women's health. Her clinical approach addresses both acute concerns and long-term chronic disease management.
Yes. Dr. Sheikh holds board certification from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Sheikh believes every patient deserves a personalized and compassionate approach to weight management. She works to help patients lose weight, improve insulin resistance, and build healthier long-term habits. Her obesity medicine training supports a clinically grounded strategy rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Dr. Sheikh earned her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women at the University of the Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Sisters of Charity Hospital, State University of New York in Buffalo.
Yes. The American College of Physicians Maryland Chapter awarded Dr. Sheikh the Samuel Asper Award for Best Internal Medicine Doctor in 2012. She also received a Top Internist recognition in 2021.
Dr. Sheikh holds an affiliation with Howard County General Hospital. She also works with the hospitalist service at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center for patient admissions when needed.
Dr. Sheikh speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently. This makes her a strong option for patients in Howard County who prefer to communicate in South Asian languages.
Dr. Sheikh has practiced in the Columbia and Ellicott City, Maryland areas for over three decades. She has lived and raised her family in Howard County for nearly 30 years, giving her deep roots in the local medical community.
Yes. Dr. Sheikh brings extensive experience caring for adults managing multiple chronic conditions simultaneously. She regularly treats patients with combinations of diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular issues.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026