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Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 58
Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD
3.5 (17 Ratings)

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

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 58
Venice, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Farooq graduated from Dow Medical College in 1990 and completed a residency at Elmhurst Hospital | Mount Sinai School of Medicine.Dr. Ahmed Farooq, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Venice, FL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Farooq currently practices at Metrolina Infectious Diseases and are affiliated with HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. Dr. Farooq has experience treating conditions like Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Candidiasis of Mouth and Bacterial Sepsis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farooq received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 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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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Candidiasis of Mouth
Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Candidiasis of Mouth
Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Candidiasis of Mouth
Bacterial Sepsis
Cellulitis
Enteritis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Aspergillosis
Bronchitis
Endocarditis
Foot Infection
Gastritis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Infective Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Brain Abscess
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cachexia
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Candidemia
Candidiasis of Lung
Chickenpox
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
Cryptococcosis
E. coli Food Poisoning
E. Coli Pneumonia
Erysipelas
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Histoplasmosis
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Ileus
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Infective Endocarditis
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Ulcer
Lung Abscess
Lyme Disease
Lymphangitis
Meningitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Syphilis Infections
Tuberculosis
Urogenital Candidiasis
Valley Fever

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Locations

  1. 1 Metrolina Infectious Diseases
    219 Palermo Pl, Venice, FL 34285
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 244-9524
  2. 2 Metrolina Infectious Diseases
    8205 Natures Way Unit 205, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
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3.5
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Jul 02, 2024
This Dr. is extremely caring, knowledgeable and intelligent.
Patricia Hintz — Jul 02, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Civil Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Elmhurst Hospital | Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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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: Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Candidiasis of Mouth and Bacterial Sepsis. 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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

    700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL

  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL