Dr. Issam Essa Cheikh, MD

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Dr. Issam Essa Cheikh, MD

Dr. Issam Essa Cheikh, MD

Languages: English, Arabic
Phone: (410) 554-4511
Fax: (410) 554-6490

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 (410) 554-4511
Specialties
  • Endocrinology
Conditions I Treat
  • abnormal glucose metabolism
  • achondroplasia
  • addison disease
  • adrenal adenoma
  • adrenal atrophy
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Procedures I Perform
  • bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
  • diabetes education
  • fine needle aspiration of thyroid
  • insulin pump
  • radioiodine therapy
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About the Provider

Issam Cheikh, MD, FACP, FACE, is chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and director of the Diabetes and Endocrine Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. After completing his residency training in internal medicine at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Dr. Cheikh completed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Maryland.
He founded the Division of Endocrinology at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and developed the endocrinology fellowship training program along with one of the largest diabetes and endocrine practices in the region. Dr. Cheikh has directed the longest-running annual diabetes symposium of its kind since 1976 and has gained numerous awards for teaching and service. Dr. Cheikh is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Issam Cheikh, MD, named 2015 "Top Docs" by Baltimore Magazine for endocrinology/diabetes care.
Issam Cheikh, MD, named 2016 "Top Docs" by Baltimore Magazine for endocrinology/diabetes care.
Issam Cheikh, MD, named 2017 "Top Docs" by Baltimore Magazine for endocrinology/diabetes care.
Issam Cheikh, MD, named 2019 "Top Docs" by Baltimore Magazine for endocrinology/diabetes care.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: University of Maryland Medical Center (1975)
  • Residency Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (1973)
  • Internship Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (1971)
  • Medical School: Damascus University (1968)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
  • 200 East 33rd Street
    33RD STREET PROFESSIONAL BLDG
    33rd Street Professional Building Suite 501
    Baltimore, MD 21218
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    Phone: (410) 554-4511
    Fax: (410) 554-6490

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Awards
  • 2015-2017, 2019 Top Doctor, Baltimore magazine
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