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Dr. Salman Farooqui, OD

Dr. Salman Farooqui, OD

Optometrist
180 NJ-35, SPACE 2004C, Eatontown, NJ
4.54
“Dr. Farooqui and Jada were awesome. I came in with a problem and was very nervous and stressed, but they were super kind and warm and made my very comfortable. Dr. Farooqui seemed very knowledgeable and quickly set me up with a remedy. I'm thankful I went there and highly recommend them. ”
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Overall rating

4.54

Average wait time

4.85

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr. Farooqui and Jada were awesome. I came in with a problem and was very nervous and stressed, but they were super kind and warm and made my very comfortable. Dr. Farooqui seemed very knowledgeable and quickly set me up with a remedy. I'm thankful I went there and highly recommend them. ”
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“Amazing. I believe the receptionists name was Jada? She was SO wonderful. Incredibly helpful, so friendly and looked up my insurance for me to make sure my appointment was covered. The doctor was friendly, communicated everything very well, was fast and efficient. All around great experience. ”
Jessica G.February 21, 2025

About Dr. Salman Farooqui

Dr. Salman Farooqui graduated from the Honors College at the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelors in Biochemistry. He later went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he graduated with Honors in Clinical Patient Care. With advanced training in dry eye, contact lens, cornea and disease Dr. Farooqui seeks to provide high quality patient care. He was recognized with clinical excellence in the Specialty Contact Lens and Cornea rotation at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia where he fit medically necessary sclerals, hybrids and RGPs. In addition, Dr. Farooqui received training in the management of cataracts, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma, macular degeneration and post-operative care at the Lyons VA Medical Center. Dr. Farooqui is a member of the American Optometric Association and the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He lives in Central Jersey with his loving wife and enjoys biking, archery and exploring the great outdoors. Dr. Farooqui is fluent in English, Urdu and Hindi and has Professional working proficiency in Spanish.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
Eye Infection
Eye Inflammation
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Lesions
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eye Infection
Eye Inflammation
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180 NJ-35, SPACE 2004C, Eatontown, NJ 07724
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Education and training

  • Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology, Bachelor's

Professional memberships

  • New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1194346296

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Overall rating
4.54
Wait time
4.85
Bedside manner
5.00
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I really liked this Doctor. Finally found someone who listened to my concerns
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Dr. Farooqui and Jada were awesome. I came in with a problem and was very nervous and stressed, but they were super kind and warm and made my very comfortable. Dr. Farooqui seemed very knowledgeable and quickly set me up with a remedy. I'm thankful I went there and highly recommend them.
Amazing. I believe the receptionists name was Jada? She was SO wonderful. Incredibly helpful, so friendly and looked up my insurance for me to make sure my appointment was covered. The doctor was friendly, communicated everything very well, was fast and efficient. All around great experience.
Verified patient
Dr. Farooqui is the best O.D. that I have seen in years! He was extremely thorough with me, and listened to my concerns. I highly recommend this office.
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Very friendly and competent staff. Only negative is they do not sanitize testing equipment where customers touch (chin and forehead touch points).
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Dr. Salman Farooqui's office is located at 180 NJ-35, Eatontown, NJ 07724.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Salman Farooqui?

Dr. Salman Farooqui frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Salman Farooqui on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Salman Farooqui speak?

Dr. Salman Farooqui speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu.

How do patients rate Dr. Salman Farooqui in reviews?

50 patients have reviewed Dr. Salman Farooqui. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.54/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.85/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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