Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi
Overview
Azfar Farooqi, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Farooqi received his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College and completed his residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Volkmann Contracture, and Low Potassium Level.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
10455 Lincoln Highway, Everett, PA 15537
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UPMC Altoona Hospitalists
Abiodun Laoye, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Altoona Hospitalists. Dr. Laoye received his medical degree from the American University of Antigua and completed his residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dr. Laoye is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gangrene, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Altoona Hospitalists
Arpankumar Patel, MD, specializes in hospital medicine. Dr. Patel completed his residency at The Christ Hospital and medical degree at GMERS Civil Hospital, Sola. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Patent Foramen Ovale, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.
UPMC Altoona
Matthew Dunn, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians - CCHM and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Dunn completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Dunn is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Western Equine Encephalitis, and Encephalitis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi by calling their office at 814-631-5644. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Azfar A. Farooqi specialize in?
While Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Volkmann Contracture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi accept my insurance?
Dr. Azfar A. Farooqi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-631-5644 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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