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Dr. Shama Farooq, MD

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Overview of Dr. Shama Farooq, MD

Dr. Shama Farooq, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Boston, MA. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH and is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

Dr. Farooq works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in New York, NY and Neptune, NJ. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Farooq's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Boston Medical Center
    725 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 638-8456
  2. 2
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
  3. 3
    Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center
    1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 897-3670
  4. 4
    Boston Medical Center
    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 638-8000
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Boston Medical Center

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    About Dr. Shama Farooq, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1922494087
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
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