Summary

Dr. Sheila Albuquerque is a rheumatologist who focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from St Johns Medical College and completed her residency at St Barnabas Medical Center. With three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Albuquerque has developed extensive expertise in managing complex rheumatic diseases. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Albuquerque practices at Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital and sees patients in Houston, Texas. She specializes in treating joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Her diagnostic approach includes immunology testing and blood work to help identify inflammatory conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 30 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St Barnabas Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Kelsey Seybold Clinic

15655 Cypress Woods Medical DriveHouston, TX 77014

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Sheila Albuquerque, MDDr. Sabeen Najam, MDDr. Tonya Christine Cockrill, MDDr. Anil Warrier, MD
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.7 
4.1 
3.5 
30 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Houston , TXBaytown , TXShenandoah , TXConroe , TX
Med School: St Johns Medical College Med School: Aga Khan Medical College Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: University of Delhi
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sheila Albuquerque

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • EMI Health
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Sheila Albuquerque has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Sheila Albuquerque has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Sheila Albuquerque holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Barnabas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from St Johns Medical College in 1997 and Bangalore Medical College in 1996.

NPI Number

Sheila Albuquerque's NPI number is 1447286281.

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Sheila Albuquerque is affiliated with Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital.

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