ELIAS SHAHEEN, MD
Specializing in medicine for men and women.
Downtown Office
Dr. Shaheen has worked for over 17 years as a physician, specializing in medicine for men and women. He has extensive experience treating complex conditions that include the management of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.
Dr. Shaheen focuses on preventative health including pre-op exams, annual physicals exams for men and women, diabetes screening, immunizations, cancer screenings, weight loss and nutrition. He expertly handles chronic disease management of hypertension, thyroid issues, women’s health issues, lipid management and vitamin/nutritional deficiencies.
He also covers headaches/migraines, constipation, UTIs, joint pain, urinary incontinence, shortness of breath, vitamin B12 deficiency, among many other medical concerns.
Elias Shaheen, MD
Downtown Office
Gulfshore Concierge Medicine
1350 Tamiami Trail N Suite 101
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 325-1020
For more information or to schedule a complimentary private consult, please email downtown@gcmedicine.com or call (239) 325-1020.
Education
Dr. Shaheen received his Bachelor of Science in Biology degree with honors from the University of Virginia. He completed a Master of Science in Gerontology from Virginia Commonwealth University and he received his medical degree with honors from Ross University School of Medicine in New Jersey. Along with his wife Dr. Nicole Costello, he completed his residency at the renowned University of Chicago- Advent Health System.
Get to know Dr. Shaheen
“I love my job. Getting to know my patients on a personal level helps me understand their health better. I learn from my patients every day! You know your body better than anyone else. I am here to help guide and coordinate your healthcare in the best way possible. Think of me as your ‘quarterback’ and central hub for your health. Staying up to date with the latest medical innovations helps us keep you healthy and strong for the rest of your life. I see everyone from children (12 yrs old) to geriatrics.”
Experience
Before joining Gulfshore Concierge Medicine, Dr. Shaheen worked as a primary care physician at Wellmed Medical Group in Naples where he served as the Lead Physician. Prior to this, he worked at Physician’s Regional Medical Group in Naples in the PRMC outpatient medical clinic.
He has also worked as an Urgent Care Physician and Primary Care Physician for Edward Medical Group in Chicago. After completing his residency program, Dr. Shaheen worked as the Chief Resident, serving in this distinguished role for The University of Chicago Advent Health Family Medicine Program.Dr Shaheen has served as the team doctor for the Florida Everblades professional ice hockey team from 2022- 2025. He has worked in tandem with Dr. Bryan Hanypsiak, orthopedic surgeon and team doctor for the Everblades.
Dr. Shaheen is a very highly rated physician. On Google reviews, he has 4.9 stars out of 5.0 with 40 patient reviews. Many patients highlight how caring, competent and compassionate he is along with his excellent ability to oversee and coordinate total patient care. He is repeatedly mentioned as one of the best doctors patients have ever had.
Published Works
Dr Shaheen has co-authored and contributed to many articles, including ones in the American Journal of Infection Control, Human Immunology and Journal of General Internal Medicine. Here are links to his articles:
Inactivation of human enterovirus 71 and coxsackie virus A16 and hand, foot, and mouth disease: Jagath L. Kadurugamuwa, Elias Shaheen
American Journal of Infection Control. 2011-11-01
Aging is associated with a numerical and functional decline in plasmacytoid dendritic cells, whereas myeloid dendritic cells are relatively unaltered in human peripheral blood. Yu Jing, Elias Shaheen, Richard R. Drake, Nianyong Chen, Stefan Gravenstein – Human Immunology. 2009-10-01
Drawing clocks and driving cars. Barbara Freund, Stefan Gravenstein, Rebecca Ferris, Bonnie L. Burke, Elias Shaheen – Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2005-03-01
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