Issam Essa Cheikh, MD
5.0(6 reviews)

Issam Essa Cheikh, MD
Internal Medicine Physician - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Board Certified

Biography

Issam Cheikh, MD, FACP, FACE, is Emeritus Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and director of the Diabetes and Endocrine Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. After c… Read more ›

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Dr Cheikh has a deep concern for any issues and asks great questions to get to the root of any issues…

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
University Of Damascus Faculty of Medicine Damascus SyriaMedical DegreeMedicineNot Specified
University of Damascus, Fac of Medicine, Damascus, SyriaOther Degree1968

InstitutionFocusYear
Residency - University Of Md Medical Sys, Internal Medicine; Union Mem Hospital, Internal MedicineNot Specified
Residency - St Agnes Healthcare - GME2009
Residency - Union Memorial Hospital1973
Internship - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital 1971
Fellowship - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital GME 2011
Fellowship - University of Maryland Medical Center 1975
Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore MD Internal MedicineNot Specified
Continuing Medical Education (CME) - University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Not Specified
Continuing Medical Education (CME) - St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MDInternal MedicineNot Specified

CertificationCert. BodyYear
Internal medicine
Sub-Specialty: Endocrinology and Metabolism
Internal MedicineNot Specified

Sub-Specialty: Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine2011

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  • Internal Medicine Physician - Sub-Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 6
Most Recent Review: 07/02/2026
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Listening Skills 5.0
Clear Explanations 5.0
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“Dr Cheikh has a deep concern for...”

Dr Cheikh has a deep concern for any issues and asks great questions to get to the root of any issues

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“Dr. Cheikh is very thorough with...”

Dr. Cheikh is very thorough with my treatment. He takes time in explaining my condition and the corresponding treatment.

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Visits are never rushed.

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Best doctor I ever had

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“Dr Cheikh was extraordinarily ge...”

Dr Cheikh was extraordinarily generous with him time. Genuinely interested in my condition and had great recommendations

Anonymous 09/10/2025
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“Dr Issam Cheikh is very patient ...”

Dr Issam Cheikh is very patient and kind you take this time with its patient he doesn't rush and very concerned about his patient's care he would good on me but I know it was for my good now my diabetes is controlled I think the Lord for Dr Issam Cheikh.

Anonymous 05/01/2025

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