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.