About Dr. Saad Farooq
**Please note: screening mammogram patients do not have an in-person appointment with Dr. Saad Farooq. The interpreting radiologist for the mammogram, most often Dr. Saad Farooq, will send a finalized report to the patient’s doctor as well as to the patient directly.**
Dr. Saad Farooq is a fellowship-trained, board-certified diagnostic radiologist. He graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at Hemet Global Medical Center. He later completed a rigorous yearlong fellowship in breast imaging and intervention at UCLA – Harbor.
Dr. Farooq has been in private practice since completing his training in Southern California. As a breast-imaging specialist, he interprets all breast imaging modalities, including screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and breast MRI. Dr. Farooq is also proficient in image-guided procedures, including ultrasound-guided core biopsies, stereotactic biopsies, MRI-guided biopsies, abscess drainage and pre-surgical localization procedures.
In his spare time, Dr. Farooq enjoys spending time with his wife and their 2-year-old daughter.
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Board certifications
- American Board of Radiology
Education and training
- Medical School - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hemet Global Medical Center, Residency in Diagnostic Radiology
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Fellowship)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1013442342
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What practice does Dr. Saad Farooq work with?
Dr. Saad Farooq works with United Medical Doctors.
Where is Dr. Saad Farooq's office located?
Dr. Saad Farooq's office is located at 35100 Makena Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saad Farooq have?
Dr. Saad Farooq is certified by American Board of Radiology.
What languages does Dr. Saad Farooq speak?
Dr. Saad Farooq speaks English.