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Dr. Amina Shikara, MD
Family Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Amina Shikara, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amina Shikara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Portage, PA.
Dr. Amina Shikara, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Amina Shikara, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
Portage, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amina Shikara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Portage, PA.

About Dr. Amina Shikara, MD

Dr. Shikara graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine. Dr. Amina Shikara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Portage, PA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Shikara currently practices at Conemaugh Physician Group-Primary Care-Portage RHC and is affiliated with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Shikara's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shikara also speaks Arabic. Dr. Shikara is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Aug 22, 2019
She was late. She lacked any bedside manner. She spoke very condescendingly to me (I have a masters degree). I was treated badly and even asked to speak to her supervisor. She asked me to leave.I gladly did and I spoke to the administrator.
Annoyed — Aug 22, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Family Medicine
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Dr. Amina Shikara, MD is affiliated with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Amina Shikara, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Baghdad College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Amina Shikara, MD Practices

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

    1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA

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