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Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 59
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lakewood Ranch, FL.

About Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD

Dr. Farooq graduated from Dow Medical College in 1990 and completed a residency at Elmhurst Hospital. Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lakewood Ranch, FL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Farooq currently practices at Metrolina Infectious Diseases and is affiliated with HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. Dr. Farooq has experience treating conditions like Candidiasis of Mouth, Bacterial Sepsis, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Pharyngeal Candidiasis, Enteritis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic and Mycobacterial Lung Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farooq received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Farooq's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Farooq also speaks Urdu. Dr. Farooq is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Candidiasis of Mouth
Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Candidiasis of Mouth
Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Enteritis
Cellulitis
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Foot Infection
Infective Arthritis
Influenza (Flu)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Aspergillosis
Gastritis
Intestinal Ulcer
Chronic Sinusitis
Posterior Uveitis
Endocarditis
Brain Abscess
Hepatitis C
Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cachexia
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Candidemia
Candidiasis of Lung
Chickenpox
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
Cryptococcosis
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E. coli Food Poisoning
E. Coli Pneumonia
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Histoplasmosis
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infective Endocarditis
Long COVID Disorder
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Lyme Disease
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Mononucleosis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Sepsis
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Jul 02, 2024
This Dr. is extremely caring, knowledgeable and intelligent.
Patricia Hintz — Jul 02, 2024
Nov 01, 2023
Attentive care in the ICU and highly recommend.
Barbara Rittner — Nov 01, 2023
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Meet Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD

Languages Spoken
Urdu
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Infectious Disease Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farooq's profile.

Dr. Farooq frequently treats the following conditions: Candidiasis of Mouth, Bacterial Sepsis, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Pharyngeal Candidiasis, Enteritis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic and Mycobacterial Lung Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Civil Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Elmhurst Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
    2006
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD Practices

  • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

    700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL

  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL

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