Summary

Ferheen Shamim, M.D., FABPMR, CAQSM is a dual board-certified Sports and Interventional Spine Physician with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Shamim has a lifelong passion for sports that fueled her career in sports medicine. She enjoys helping professional and recreational athletes of all ages get back to doing what they love and is able to accomplish this with non-invasive or minimally invasive state of the art techniques. Additionally, Dr. Shamim’s fellowship in primary care sports medicine has contributed to her expertise in bedside musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluation and guided injections. She enjoys helping patient’s see and understand the cause of their pain in real time on an ultrasound screen. Taking the time to educate on diagnosis and treatment is a cornerstone of her clinical practice. Dr. Shamim’s commitment to patient care, extensive knowledge, and leadership abilities make her an invaluable asset to the HMH medical group team.





 



Dr. Shamim specializes in the following conditions and treatment options:





  • Sports Injuries & Concussions




  • Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Conditions




  • Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot Conditions




  • Interventional treatment of back pain




  • In-Office Live Ultrasound evaluation of musculoskeletal system




  • Joint Injection Procedures using Ultrasonic Guidance




  • Treatment of Sprains & Strains




  • Biologic Therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP)




  • Viscosupplementation




  • Tenex procedure




  • Coolief procedure




  • Lovera procedure





 

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Harbor/UCLA Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Ferheen S Shamim has 2 locations

HMH - Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey - North Bergen

7650 River RdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047

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Dr. Ferheen S Shamim, MDDr. Ashley H Marcus, MDDr. Kevin D Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOSDr. Frank Michael Mccormick
Sports MedicineSports MedicineSports MedicineSports Medicine
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14 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
North Bergen , NJBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNEW YORK , NY
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ferheen S Shamim

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ferheen S Shamim has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ferheen S Shamim has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • Concussion
  • Elbow Injuries
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Hand Injuries
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine, 2018

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Harbor/UCLA Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship2015

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Center City2014

Internship

Temple University Hospital2011

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Dr. Ferheen Shamim's office is located at 7650 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ, 07047.

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