Dr. Farees Farooq, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 50

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Farees Farooq, MD is a gastroenterologist in Germantown, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Farooq has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Farees Farooq, MD

Gastro One

1310 Wolf Park Dr Germantown, TN 38138
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Farooq is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi Oxford, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Farooq is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Farooq specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Farooq's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farooq

4.8

22 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rachael – Feb 14, 2022
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What could be improved
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4 people found this helpful
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Barbara Wynne – Sep 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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K Henderson – Mar 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nanette – Sep 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Dewin in Tn. – May 16, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Farooq is a native Memphian who completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry in 1996 at Kenyon College, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated from the University of Tennessee...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center - Cleveland, Oh

    Residency Hospital
  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center - Cleveland, Oh

    Internship Hospital
  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center - Cleveland, Oh

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
  • Kenyon College

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Farooq is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Gastro One

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    Gastro One

    Gastro One - Wolf Park Drive1324 Wolf Park Dr Germantown, TN 38138
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

      1100 Belk Blvd
      Oxford, MS 38655
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Methodist Olive Branch Hospital

      4250 Bethel Rd
      Olive Branch, MS 38654
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Methodist University Hospital

      1265 Union Ave
      Memphis, TN 38104
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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