Dr. Saamia Faruqui, MD

Dr. Saamia Faruqui, MD

Gastroenterologist
515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY
4.76
“Great Dr! She was very friendly and clear. Answered all my questions and was very on time and Efficient. The staff also were very efficient and nice.”
Luis U.March 7, 2025
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.76

Average wait time

4.38

Bedside manner

4.81
“Great Dr! She was very friendly and clear. Answered all my questions and was very on time and Efficient. The staff also were very efficient and nice.”
Luis U.March 7, 2025

About Dr. Saamia Faruqui

Dr. Saamia Faruqui is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Faruqui grew up in Louisiana and showed early versatility, graduating with both a Bachelor of Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. As a young scholar of both international studies and biological sciences, she returned to New Orleans and garnered an additional Master's of Science in Pharmacology from Tulane University. She then completed an MD from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Faruqui continued her stepwise mastery through medicine completing her internal medicine residency at Tulane where she graduated with a pathway of distinction in Gastroenterology. She then completed a General Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship and a prestigious additional one-year fellowship in transplant hepatology at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan. Her dedication and educational achievements are only a few aspects that she provides to the community. She additionally is always willing to spend those extra minutes guiding patients through the complex decision-making that higher-level liver care requires. Dr. Faruqui has an interest in healthcare disparities, increasing access to liver transplants for the underprivileged, and providing equal, world-class care to all patients. Dr. Faruqui remains prolific in the liver community and has authored several peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. She continues these endeavors today. On a personal level, Dr. Faruqui is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She hopes to provide world-class gastroenterology and liver care to the Brooklyn and Manhattan communities.

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Popular visit reasons

Acid Reflux / Heartburn
Gastroenterology Consultation
Hemorrhoids
Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis
Jaundice
Liver Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Stomach Pain
Acid Reflux / Heartburn
Gastroenterology Consultation
Hemorrhoids
Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis

Office locations

NYPMG Brooklyn - Gastroenterology (1 of 2)
515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
NYPMG Brooklyn - Gastroenterology (2 of 2)
340 4th Ave, 3rd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11215
1 of 2

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Louisiana State University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Emory University (Bachelor's)
  • Tulane University, Master's in Pharmacology
  • Tulane University, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1821442542

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
4.38
Bedside manner
4.81
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I want to gatekeep this doctor to make sure I can always see her, she is so good
Good experience. What I was looking for. Very nice Doctor, nice staff.
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I was a good visit, with great insight on my situation.
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Nightmare of an appointment. Do yourself a favor and stay away if your looking to survive of whatever you have. No contact after the visit. it seems nobody knows what's going on and you will be passed around on the phone until you get tired!
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Dr. Saamia Faruqui has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. Faruqui's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Saamia Faruqui have?

Dr. Saamia Faruqui is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Saamia Faruqui?

Dr. Saamia Faruqui frequently sees patients for Acid Reflux / Heartburn, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, Jaundice, and Stomach Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Saamia Faruqui on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Saamia Faruqui speak?

Dr. Saamia Faruqui speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Saamia Faruqui in reviews?

49 patients have reviewed Dr. Saamia Faruqui. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.76/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.38/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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