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Dr. Amina Shikara, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Amina Shikara, MD
3.3 (10 Ratings)

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

Family Medicine* Age 57
Portage, PA
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Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Shikara graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine. Dr. Amina Shikara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Portage, PA. Dr. Shikara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Altoona and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shikara received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Shikara's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shikara also speaks Arabic. Dr. Shikara is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Pharyngitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Pharyngitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • myBlue Access EPO
    KeystoneBlue
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
    BCBS PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
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    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select

Locations

  1. 1 Portage Health Center RHC
    3670 Portage St Ste 105, Portage, PA 15946
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 736-9614
  2. 2 Conemaugh Memorial Med CTR-Main Lab
    1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shikara
3.3
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (5)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 06, 2022
Dr. Shikara has ALWAYS had my best interest in mind, and spirit! She is Always kind and caring. She has never done anything that made me distrust her!!!! Thank You for the many years of great health care!!!!
Brenda Stager — Oct 06, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Baghdad College of Medicine
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Board Certifications

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  • Family Practice
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amina Shikara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shikara's profile.

Dr. Amina Shikara, MD is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

    1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA