Babak Sheikh, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Babak Sheikh is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been in private practice since 1996. He often treats adults and children for a wide range of orthopaedic issues, from the aches and pains of everyday life to injuries and fracture care. He is fellowship trained in joint replacement and specializes in surgical and non-surgical treatments of the shoulders, wrists, back, hip, knee, ankles, and much more.
After earning his medical degree from Columbia University in New York City, Dr. Sheikh completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and fellowship training in adult joint replacement at the Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (A.B.O.S.) and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (F.A.A.O.S.).
Personal Approach to Treating Patients:
“My purpose is to treat each and every patient visit with care and proficiency. It is highly important to me that our Doctor/Patient relationship is open and honest. It is my responsibility to make sure patients are well informed about their conditions and the multiple choices of treatment. My professional team and I will also provide the patient with educational materials that gives added understanding of each patient’s condition and treatment options.”
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Farsi
Hospital and Surgery Center Affiliations
Westside Regional Hospital
Memorial West Hospital
Weston Outpatient Surgery Center
College
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Internship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
Residency
Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Fellowship
Adult Joint Replacement, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications and Associations
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American College of International Physicians
- Jefferson Orthopaedic Society