Dr. Samid Farooqui

Samid Farooqui, MD, pulmonology, specializes in the diagnosis and care for conditions that affect breathing and the lungs, particularly asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung diseases and lung cancer, among others. He became interested in a career in medicine because he wanted to help people in the community. His philosophy is to provide patients with attentive care and compassion, as he works with them to overcome their medical problems. Farooqui received a bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma. While in residency, he earned the 'Best Original Research Project' award at the Stewart Wolfe Research Symposium. Dr. Farooqui also pursued a pulmonary and critical care fellowship and served as Chief Fellow during his program. He also received the Martin H. Welch Award for being the Outstanding Fellow in 2021-2022. He has been published numerous times for his studies in pulmonology in books and medical journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Physicians. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Farooqui enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Dr. Farooqui is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Pulmonary Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Farooqui is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs , and Oklahoma State Board Of Medical Licensure & Supervision. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.