Physician / Primary Care / Internal Medicine / Hospitalist / Nocturnalist / Medical Director
Sarika Shah-Sekhon, an accomplished hospitalist and nocturnist, specializes in primary care and internal medicine. Her responsibilities primarily encompass managing comprehensive patient assessments and coordinating medical, mental health, and intensive care unit admissions. She ensures prompt diagnoses and treatment coordination across various specialties, significantly improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital stays, and enhancing interdepartmental communication.
Currently, Dr. Shah-Sekhon serves in several key roles across multiple healthcare facilities. She is an Outpatient Internal Medicine Clinician at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Potsdam and provides inpatient and telehealth services through Sekhon Allied Health.
Her extensive career includes previous positions at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center - CHMC, where she served as an internal medicine clinician and advanced care provider supervisor. Dr. Shah-Sekhon also holds the Medical Director position at the Massena Rehabilitation Center and the Plattsburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Moreover, she co-founded Sarika Diversified, LLC, a medical billing and data processing company based in Montreal, Canada.
In the realm of research, Dr. Shah-Sekhon has made significant contributions through her work on immunogenetics and ethics at Harvard University’s Immunobiology Research Center, her involvement in cardiovascular health improvement initiatives at Loma Linda University, and her role as a research technician at the University of Guelph, focusing on chromosomal control and development.
Dr. Shah-Sekhon is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Shah-Sekhon's philanthropic activities are extensive. She actively supports local health initiatives like the Walk with a Doc program and contributes to international aid efforts through Child Haven International, aiding women and children in underdeveloped areas.
Born in Cornwall, Ontario, in 1977, Dr. Shah-Sekhon’s career is marked by a relentless dedication to healthcare excellence and a robust commitment to community service.
Dr. Shah-Sekhon's career spans over 16 years of internal medicine service, primarily in upstate New York's rural areas. She practices at Rochester Regional Health's Gouverneur and Ogdensburg locations and has become known for delivering high-quality care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Additionally, as a Clinical Supervisor for Advanced Practice Providers at Starline Medical Services, she plays a role in shaping the future of healthcare by mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
What truly drives Dr. Shah-Sekhon, however, is her drive to make a broader impact on her community. By co-founding The Handprint Project, she has opened doors for youth beyond the classroom. This project is designed to encourage involvement and create a lasting impact.
Dr. Sarika Shah-Sekhon's credentials include board certification from the American Board of Physician Specialties and licenses in New York and Connecticut and a DEA X Registration.