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Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD
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Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Decatur, IL.
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Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 47
Decatur, IL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Decatur, IL.

About

Dr. El-Sheikh graduated from Ain Shams University Hospitals in 1999 and completed a residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine.Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Decatur, IL and has 25 years experience. Dr. El-Sheikh currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Altru Hospital and Aspirus Medford Hospital. At present, Dr. El-Sheikh received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. El-Sheikh's office accepts new patients. Dr. El-Sheikh also speaks Arabic. Dr. El-Sheikh is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Biliary Atresia
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Surgery, Trauma
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Humana
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Decatur Memorial Hospital
    2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 876-2857
  2. 2 Havasu Regional Medical Center
    101 Civic Center Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (928) 854-7540
  3. 3 Altru Health System
    1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 780-5030
  4. 4 Babich Skin Care Center Inc.
    304 W Hay St Ste 313, Decatur, IL 62526
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 876-5500
  5. 5 Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics Inc.
    135 S Gibson St, Medford, WI 54451
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 748-8100

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May 13, 2023
Dr El-Sheikh is a great Dr. He is calm, decisive, and extremely informative. I can't thank this great man enough for saving my wife while we were on vacation. Thank you sir!!
— May 13, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ain Shams University Hospitals
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lenox Hill Hosp/NYU School of Medicine
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY OF LONDON / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. El-Sheikh's profile.

Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD is affiliated with Altru Hospital and Aspirus Medford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Omar El-Sheikh, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Altru Hospital

    1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND

  • Aspirus Medford Hospital

    135 S Gibson St, Medford, WI