Dr. Umar Farooq M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5230 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh PA, 15232About
Dr. Umar Farooq, MD specializes in internal medicine and nephrology, and currently treats patients in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farooq graduated from King Edward Medical University (2001) and is licensed ...
Education and Training
Allama Iqbal Medical College 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Nephrology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 2010
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