SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
Dr. Firdos Sheikh M.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Specialty:
Neurology and Electro diagnostic Medicine
Education:
Undergraduate: N.M.K.R.V. College, Bangalore, India: June 1977 to June 1980 Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India: June 1980 to June 1985 Internship:
Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore, India: June 1985-June 1986 Achar Neuroscience Center, Bangalore, India: July 1986- January 1987 House Officer in Neurology/Neurosurgery
VA Medical Center, Boise, Idaho: June 1990-June 1991 Internal Medicine
Residency:
Anesthesia; St. Martha's Hospital, Bangalore, India: February 1987-June 1987 Neurology: University of California, Davis, CA: June 1991-June 1993 Resident
Neurology; University of California, Davis, CA: June 1993-June 1994 Chief Resident
Fellowship:
Clinical EMG and Electrophysiology, University of California, Davis: June 1994-June 1995 Fellow Associate
Certifications:
Board Certified Neurology & Psychiatry: (June 2000 & Recertified in February 2014) American Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
Clinical Appointments
University of California at Davis, Sacramento: June 1995- October 1999 Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology
Private Practice: Present Day
California Northstate University Elk Grove –Ca – April 2017-April 2021 Assistant Clinical Professor of Electrodiagnostic Medicine California Northstate University Elk Grove –Ca – April 2017-April 2021 Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology
Licensure:
California
EXPERIENCE:
June 1995- TEACHING EXPERIENCE : Taught Medical students Current
June 1995 –
October 1999 Taught & Trained UCDMC medical students October 1999 to
December 2015 Taught & Trained Residents in Methodist Hospital SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
4-2017 to Assistant Clinical Professor in Neurology California Northstate University 4-2021 Assistant Clinical Professor in ElectroDiagnostic Medicine California Northstate University 2015-2019 NFL players: Principle investigator in evaluating, rating and assessing cognitive damage 2015-2017 Trained Nurse Practitioners from UCDMC program 04/2015 to NIH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGING, Fremont, CA 4-2017 Clinical investigator
• Clinical Investigator GCP certified AZD3293 in Early Alzheimer's Disease
(AMARANTH)
• IDEAS research study Principle Investigator
2015 to present MAPS fellowship programme (Medical Academy of Pediatrics for Special Needs)
2016 Did not work 5-27-2019 to 3-7-2022
2015-2016 AMERICAN MUSLIM VOICE, Sacramento, CA
Director of Communications
• Joined American Muslim Voice. An organizing that focuses on spreading a culture of peace, harmony and Love. Its mission: From Fear to Friendship January 2007 to NEURO-NURTURE.COM AUTISM, Sacramento, CA Current Administrator
• Biomedical training in Autism and also listed as a certified expert in Autism Research Institute. A mission to educate myself and be aware of the developing protocols in tackling the Illness.
• Understanding that Medical approach was not sufficient and having the desire and passion to learn and understand other modalities present in the market and the need SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
for making myself well informed. That drove me to become a DAN doctor. Implement only what I feel is necessary and very sensitive about parental concerns and dilemma pertaining to the endless treatments offered for Autism
• Certified and Implemented Sensory Learning protocol as a non-invasive and beneficial tool in helping sensory perception issues in Autistic children
• Complex issues with Balance and sensory impairment issues were successfully addressed and treated along with vision therapy in collaboration with a Developmental Neuro-Optometrist Certified in HBOT: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 1997 to COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, Sacramento, CA
2016 Director of Communication
• Participated in raising funds for Mariko Yamada, Don Saylor, Dave Jones, Darrel Steinberg, and many in promoting dialogue, tolerance and better understanding of different cultures and helping blend the differences.
• Invited by Dr Maria Armstrong (Superintendent Heads 16 schools in Woodland Unified School District) to brainstorm and implement methods to decrease unrest in schools and help bring focus and harmony amongst students across the school communities.
1998 to RIVER CITY MEDICAL GROUP, Sacramento, CA
2009 Medical Advisory Board Member
Utilizing my wealth of knowledge in patient care and pain management, I provided clinical product feedback for the development of an extensive pain management and patient care protocol. Also participated in QA.
1997 to SOUTH SACRAMENTO NEUROLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, Sacramento, CA Onwards CEO Medical Director President
• Established South Sacramento Neurology Medical Associates Private Practice
• Responsible for training residents at my office from the Family Practice Residency Program at Methodist Hospital which was affiliated with University of Davis Medical Centre. In this position, I was also responsible for the mentoring training and supervising residents.
• Certified in Medical Aesthetics. Well trained in Laser/Dermabrasion/Skin care/Obagi trained/PPL skin care trained. A quest for helping people build their self-esteem and self-worth as an extension of my healing mission
SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
• Obtained 100 CME hours of training and workshops in Pain Management to better assist my patients in dealing with their Pain
• Worked as a Neurologist on call for Acute care hospital Kindred/Vibra caring for very complex patients. Following trauma, intracranial bleeds, Strokes etc. June 1995 to UNIVERSITY OF DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER, Sacramento, CA October 1999 Chief Resident - Department Neurology
• Well versed in Electrophysiology with a Fellowship training, extensive experience in EMGNCS with research experience and publications in this field. Awards and Honors :
202*-**-**-**** California Legislature Assembly American Citizen Honoree Recognition for public Service District 9
NMKRV College
Bachelors in Science BSc degree
Honors & 1st Rank in Botany, Chemistry, and Zoology N.M.K.R.V. College, Bangalore, India: 1978
Kasturba Medical College
M.B.B.S degree
Honors & 1st Rank in Botany, Chemistry, and Zoology N.M.K.R.V. College, Bangalore, India: 1978
Honors in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India: 1981
Honors in Forensic Medicine, Preventative and Social Medicine Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India: 1983
Honors in Ophthalmology and ENT
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India: 1984
Honors in Surgery
SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India: 1985
2-22-2020 Awarded “ Bharat Ratna “ Dr Radhakrishnan Gold medal Award in Chennai India Given to 25 selected candidates from all over India . Select 2 candidates per state Nationwide
3-8-2017 INDIAN ACADEMY AWARDS on International Women’s Day award in New York for “ Professional Excellence “ . Audited by Ernst & Young https://siliconeer.com/current/women-empowerment-sacramento- neurologisthonored-at-indian- academy-awards/
3-26-2017 INDIRA GANDHI GOLD MEDAL AWARD recipient on International Women’s Day by GEPRA NEW DELHI For Individual accomplishment & National Development 1994 Chief Resident Neurology : University Davis Medical Centre 1980-1984 Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India: 1985 Was crowned “ Freshie Queen “
Was crowned a “Versatile Genius “
1977-1980 Undergraduate: N.M.K.R.V. College, Bangalore, India: 1980
“Literary Champion”. Won many contests in arts and science and bagged the championship based on
Highest number of awards
SSNMA Firdos Sheikh.MD, Consultant in Neurology
1970 Sacred Hearts Convent
School President
COMMUNITY SERVICE :
• LOAVES & FISHES
• A 1000 meal drive. 2015 t0 2018 Christmas to feed the poor at Loaves and Fishes. Communications Diroctor American Muslim Voice.
• Volunteer, Donator and main spokesperson for the event. Participated in Gathering volunteers, arranging for food and helping in preparing and serving a 1000 meals
• ASHA FOUNDATION : Provides free medical care for the needy in villages
• SHIFA CLINIC – Sacramento Free clinic for the uninsured run through UCDMC affiliation Served for over 10-12 years
• American Seniors Had training session for COVID safety 2020-2022 Societies American Academy of Neurology: 1995
American Academy of Electrophysiology: 1995
Publications :
Sheikh, F, Maselli R.: Unsuspected V Nerve lesion resulting from perineural cancer spread detected by blink reflex.
AAEM abstracts of 18th Annual meeting, Montreal, 1995, pg. 133 Maselli R., Sheikh F., Niazi W., Cappazzoli N, et al: Electrophysiology of botulism of suspected wound origin.
AAEM abstracts of 18th annual meeting, Montreal, 1995, pg. 75 Affiliations:
Board of Directors UCDMC Alumni Association 2011 to 2015 Medical Director Interim Healthcare 2014
Autism Research Institute
MAPS fellowship programme (Medical Academy of Pediatrics for Special Needs)