Overview
Ahmad Farooq is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.
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Locations
1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1210, Houston, TX 77002
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Farooq has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahmad Farooq
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmad Farooq?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ahmad Farooq by calling their office at 713-393-7744. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ahmad Farooq a top-rated expert for Cronkhite-Canada Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmad Farooq is classified as an Experienced expert for Cronkhite-Canada Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad Farooq specialize in?
While Dr. Ahmad Farooq is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ahmad Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad Farooq accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-393-7744 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.