Institute For Specialized Medicine: Shikhman Alexander R MD

I am seeing them for Lyme disease and Dr. Shikhman and his PA have not only treated and tested me for that but other issues as well. They are great for obscure "mystery illnesses" other docs at Sharp and Scripps look at you like as if you just landed on Earth. However, they have one receptionist that has poor manners. There's one named Daisy and it wasn't her, it was the other lady seated next to Daisy. I called re: an issue with insurance and billing that my carrier instructed me to notify them about and her reply was "then why didn't your insurance let us know?" Not, "hmm, let me get the person that deals with that, or what specifically did the letter say?" Basically, "why are you bothering me" in other words. For the amount I'm paying them, some customer service would be nice. Otherwise, that is my only complaint and they are great!

Dr Shikhman and his staff are wonderful and they all work extremely hard to assist every patient with managing debilitating disease and chronic illness. Dr Shikhman is a genius at diagnosing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions. IFSMED is a comprehensive treatment center where patients can be closely monitored & treated with the most effective modalities available!!
If we hadn’t found Dr Shikhman and IFSMED, I can’t even fathom the amount of excruciating pain and prolonged suffering I would’ve endured. My family and I are so grateful to the entire team for their part in getting me better and keeping me there!!!

Didn’t get to meet the doctor but I’ve heard great things. The assistant’s here are super professional and understanding.

Dr Shikhman saved my life! After a 3 minute conversation he knew what I had, he did blood tests and was spot on! I had seen a dozen doctors over 4 1/2 years, ending with an insinuation "it's all in your head" in spite of a long list of physical symptoms. I had deteriorated from a very healthy, physically fit woman to a weak, thin, pale whisper of myself. I was unable to hold a thought or finish a sentence. I thank God for this amazing doctor!!!