Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq

Oncology
Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
Lakeland, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
Lakeland, FL 

Overview

Muhammad Farooq is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida.

His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, B-Cell Lymphoma, Febrile Neutropenia, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Farooq is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Sky Lakes Medical Center
Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Health Options
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Other Locations
Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

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.

24 Total Publications

Reduced versus standard dose apixaban for secondary prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Reduced versus standard dose apixaban for secondary prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: Frontiers in oncology
Published: August 22, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq

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Is Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq a top-rated expert for Thrombocytopenia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq is classified as an Experienced expert for Thrombocytopenia, 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. Muhammad Z. Farooq specialize in?

While Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Febrile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombocytopenia. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq accept my insurance?

Dr. Muhammad Z. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 863-603-6565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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