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Selim W. Sheikh
( out of 42 reviews )

Selim W. Sheikh, DO, MBA, DipABLM, FAAFP

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

1K, Wellness and Integrative Health
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

I believe that a physician’s role is to serve as a partner, confidant, and guide in navigating an individual’s journey to optimal health. You are the master of your life and your health, and I will do my best to serve as a catalyst for your goals. My specialty training in family medicine forms the foundation for my practice and focus in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and lifestyle medicine.

I utilize osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), a hands-on therapeutic modality appropriate for many acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorders and injuries, to promote your body’s innate affinity for self-healing. In my practice of lifestyle medicine, I address your condition and symptoms through the natural framework of human health – diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances.

I am thrilled to be a part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare practitioners at the University of Utah Health!

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine

Patient Rating

5.0 /5
( out of 42 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I'm highly sensitive in my body and notice the adjustments as they are occuring. He is a very qualified doctor.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very caring and skilled. I appreciate how he offers ideas for helpful resources.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is wonderful and effective in every way.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh always runs on time. He's clean, he's courteous, knowledgeable, offers suggestions, explains what he's doing if asked. He has made a huge difference in my pain, and is always friendly and supportive.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

The guy is a pro and under rated. He should get a raise. Very skilled in his discipline.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is an extraordinary medical provider that is in a class of his own. In a world of pills and surgeries, his discipline practices an organic, natural approach to pain relief. I highly recommend him for anyone who is having challenges with pain. He is an irreplaceable asset to the overall UofU Healthcare system.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is very caring, knowledgeable, personable and a good listener.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh is the most caring doctor I have had at the UofU since last century, highly recommended!!

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He spoke to me in a manner that was easy to understand and his explanations were good.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

He had specific and demonstrable suggestions for my bursa as well as "homework" which i needed to see a dermatologist. I felt trust in him and caring by him. Thanks.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Caring, considerate and competent

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh conducted a super thorough OMT evaluation and gave me options for healing that I have not been given in other settings. By the end of the evaluation, I could tell this was more holistic and healing oriented. I have immense faith that working with him will bring me more function without procedures, which is what I am hoping for.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is kind and compassionate. He clearly knows his stuff and his holistic approach to treating pain gives me hope that my situation will improve greatly.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

I think Dr. Sheikh is a very caring, and talented dr. He has helped me so much with my range of motion, and continues to help move my body into a more balanced and pain free place. I highly recommend him.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh has a magic touch.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh Is the BEST! He is very caring, skilled, and helpful. I told him about how I am not able to bring a seat to a stadium event and he then he kindly wrote a note for me and now the event staff are providing me a stadium seat. Yay!

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh is a top-notch physician who quickly establishes a relaxed, easy rapport with his patients. He is a friendly, caring, skillful doctor who listens to his patients, answers all questions and involves his patients in developing a treatment plan. I give Dr Sheikh my highest recommendation.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheik is the best. I always leave feeling better than I did when I got there.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

What an incredible physician. Thanks for taking such good care of our kiddo.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Selim is truly knowledgeable regarding his practice and his ability to assist me. I just finished radiation therapy for breast cancer so to have someone help with some of the pain issues makes a big difference in my functionality.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh quickly identified the problem and made great progress on my first visit. He is better than any other doctor I've seen regarding my problem.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh was excellent: kind, thoughtful, thorough. His knowledge and expertise were just what I hoped for. At the conclusion of the treatment today, I had perceptible relief from some of the persistent tingling and pain in one of my hands. I hope for / expect positive results from the future appointments scheduled.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

I believe Salim genuinely cares about lessening the pain and/or discomfort of his patients. He has a pleasant personality and is very comfortable to be around. He is an outstanding doctor!

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very attentive and realistic.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

I feel like he really listened to me when I shared my issues and showed genuine concern. I am happy that I was referred to Dr. Sheikh.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He is very gentle and considerate.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh is the best of the best. He knows his field very well and is willing to share his knowledge with his patients. Above all he listens closely, examine thoroughly, and explains clearly what is the problem and the solution. I wish more doctors at the UofU were like him. He is also gentle with a nice sense of humor!

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

I appreciate the advice and counselling

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh is knowledgeable, kind, and takes a holistic approach to healing. He creates a healing atmosphere by turning off harsh lighting and playing soothing music. He is thoughtful in his responses to questions and makes you feel comfortable in asking them. Thank you Dr Sheikh, I finally feel hopeful that my conditions will improve, as I've already started to receive results.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh help my son and myself gain balanced and aligned bodies, which increased mobility, reduced body congestion, and increased fluid movement. Dr. Sheikh is a valuable asset to the University of Utah.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He is consistently professional, kind, and sincerely interested in what I say and feel.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is an excellent osteopath and treats his patients very well. He's listens to your concerns and issues and works to ease the symptoms.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is a rare provider interested in finding and addressing the underlying issues required to improve. For that I am most grateful. Highly reccomend.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Salim is a very caring doctor who is concerned about his patients and making sure they get the right treatment for their particular situation.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh's approach and treatment has provided me more pain relief for my condition than I have received in the last 8 years.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He is great.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. And his treatments are very effective.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He is great.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Great experience - good treatment

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Such an asset to the University of Utah system. Patient and kind, gave great explanations to all my questions. And has practically magic hands. I was dealing with some bad joint pain for weeks and in one visit, huge improvement.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Good care

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh seems to be an excellent provider. His care and concern were evident in the time and care he provided. He is an asset to the team.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Just amazing. Listens and gives good feedback and suggestions including resources for you to look through.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I feel well heard and responded to by Dr. Sheikh. I feel that he sees me as an individual not as a body to be put through the paces. He is sensitive to my particular situation and responds with compassion and understanding.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

The most caring and compassionate doctor I have ever had. He is amazing and a huge blessing in my life.

HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was very polite, caring, and was very sorry that who ever scheduled the appointment only allowed 30 min rather than 60 needed for him to treat me.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He seemed to genuinely care about my injuries and pain that I'm experiencing. He had great eye contact. He was a great listener. He performed some procedures that actually reduced my pain level significantly.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Listens and is extremely capable with discussion and treatments.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Works wonders! I immediately feel the pain and pressure start to release and lessen after every single session. I walk out of every appointment feeling better than when I had gone in.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

The UofU pain management clinic are unfortunately inexperienced compared to Dr. Sheikh's knowledge and skill set in the ability to relieve serious pain. The results are long lasting as well. I recommend Dr. Sheikh to anyone who is experiencing significant pain.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is very skilled. He listens and is kind. He provides suggestions for steps I can take to improve my health, which I appreciate. I highly recommend Dr. Sheikh.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Wonderful knowledge in how the whole body works. Listened to my issues, connected them, explained them, and came up with a plan to help me. So glad I found him.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He is very caring and very knowledgeable!! He helped me get rid of back pain that I have had for over a year

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh is a kind and caring provider who listens well and takes my health concerns seriously.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Sheikh has a holistic approach to healing (emotional, physical, mental, social health. He explained everything he was doing. He asked questions in a caring manner and listened to what I was experiencing. He is kind and involved me in my treatment plan. He is knowledgeable and offered me many resources to help resolve my pain. I truly appreciated being about to work with him on my wellness journey!

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

He listened to what my needs were. He asked many questions to understand what I needed help in. He contacted on my needs with out outside distractions.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Shaikh is a very caring and competent doctor. He listened to my health concerns, connected all the dots, explained his reasoning clearly, and made recommendations that made sense to me. I left feeling very confident with his advice, as well as my ability to follow his recommendations. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

I am very impressed with the care I received.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh has helped me feel more physically balanced and in tune with my body and movements. His great communication skills and information sharing helps me better maintain my results. Dr. Sheikh provides valuable care and treatment which provide amazing patient care and results

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

This gives you my consent to use my earlier comment in this survey for online profile of this provider.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

great care and treatment

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh's approach to care is unique and effective. Thank you for reading my chart before my appointment and listening to my concerns.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

I really liked him and felt he knew what to do-just don't think this type of treatment is for me.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Is very understanding and helpful. Very professional and friendly.

SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

I've liked working with Dr. Sheikh. I trust him and feel he is responsive to my physical needs.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Listened to my concerns and explained everything well.

CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Sheikh has amazing ability to treat his patients with skill and effectiveness for problems presented to him. Very professional and helpful.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

I believe that a physician’s role is to serve as a partner, confidant, and guide in navigating an individual’s journey to optimal health. You are the master of your life and your health, and I will do my best to serve as a catalyst for your goals. My specialty training in family medicine forms the foundation for my practice and focus in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and lifestyle medicine.

I utilize osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), a hands-on therapeutic modality appropriate for many acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorders and injuries, to promote your body’s innate affinity for self-healing. In my practice of lifestyle medicine, I address your condition and symptoms through the natural framework of human health – diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances.

I am thrilled to be a part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare practitioners at the University of Utah Health!

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine

Education history

Undergraduate Major: Religious Studies; Minor: Biochemistry and Cell Biology - Rice University B.A. (Hons)
Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.
Graduate Training Business Administration - West Texas A&M University Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business M.B.A.
Residency Family Medicine; Focus on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Integrative Medicine - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Resident

News & Podcasts

Huntsman Cancer Institute News