Dr. Sarika Shah-Sekhon

Sarika Shah-Sekhon, a distinguished hospitalist and nocturnist, specializes in primary care and internal medicine. She is pivotal in conducting comprehensive patient care assessments and overseeing medical, mental health, and intensive care unit admissions. Her efforts ensure timely diagnoses and coordinated care across various specialties, enhancing patient outcomes, reducing hospital stays, and improving communication among healthcare teams.

Dr. Shah-Sekhon is actively practicing at several healthcare facilities. She is an Outpatient Internal Medicine Clinician at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Potsdam and provides telehealth services through Sekhon Allied Health.

Previously, Dr. Shah-Sekhon held roles at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center - CHMC, where she influenced the fields of internal medicine and advanced care provider supervision. She also serves as the Medical Director for the Massena Rehabilitation Center and the Plattsburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. In addition, she is a co-founder of Sarika Diversified, LLC, a medical data processing and billing company based in Montreal, Canada.

In the realm of medical research, Dr. Shah-Sekhon has an impressive record. She collaborated on studies concerning immunogenetics and immunosuppression at Harvard University’s Immunobiology Research Center and engaged in cardiovascular health research at Loma Linda University. Her tenure as a research technician at the University of Guelph involved exploring chromosomal control and development.

Dr. Shah-Sekhon is affiliated with several esteemed medical associations, including the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.

Her commitment to philanthropy is profound. Dr. Shah-Sekhon supports various community health initiatives, including the Walk with a Doc program, and volunteers with Child Haven International, which helps women and children in developing countries.

Born in Cornwall, Ontario, in 1977, Dr. Sarika Shah-Sekhon's career is characterized by her unwavering dedication to advancing medical practice and enriching the communities she serves.

Dr. Shah-Sekhon's career in internal medicine stretches over 16 years. She focuses on providing quality healthcare to the rural communities of upstate New York. She is based at Rochester Regional Health in Gouverneur and Ogdensburg and brings comprehensive medical expertise to these areas, treating patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. She is also a Clinical Supervisor at Starline Medical Services, and mentors and supports Advanced Practice Providers, guiding them in their medical careers.

Her approach to healthcare has always been shaped by the challenges of serving rural areas. In communities like Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Plattsburg, and Massena, Dr. Shah-Sekhon has built a recognition for providing accessible care.

However, Dr. Shah-Sekhon's work is not confined to medicine. As a co-founder of The Handprint Project, she has invested herself in promoting social equality and opportunity for young people. The movement aims to ensure that youth, especially in underserved areas, have access to educational and community-building activities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Dr. Shah-Sekhon's qualifications complement her career, as she is licensed in both New York and Connecticut and holds board certification with the American Board of Physician Specialties. Additionally, her DEA X Registration enables her to prescribe medications for the treatment of opioid dependency.