Dr. Nadia Farooq Specialist Dermatology
Years of Experience : 7
Nationality : Pakistan
Languages Known : Known: Urdu, English
Locations: Musaffah
Qualification: FCPS – Dermatology (Dec 2015) - College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan , M.B.B.S. (2006) - Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan 2 years in General Medicine from DUHS including rotations in Cardiology, Neurology & Pulmonology (2 months each). , 3 years of training in Dermatology from Abbasi Shaheed Hospital including rotations in Plastic Surgery, Dermatopathology, Lasers & Leprosy. , 1 Year House Job in Civil Hospital Karachi (2007)
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Dr. Nadia Farooq is a specialist in Dermatology, boasting over 7 years of experience in clinical dermatology. She provides high-quality care for patients presenting with dermatologic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has worked as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Dermatology Department in a tertiary care hospital.
Dr. Farooq diverges a keen interest in performing various dermatological procedures such as Electrocautery, Cryotherapy, Skin Biopsies, Chemical Peeling, Microdermabrasion, Microneedling, PRP, Mesotherapy, and Lasers.
Throughout her career, she has served at several leading hospitals in Pakistan where she focused on providing effective treatment and managing various skin conditions.
Research & Publications
- "Effectiveness of topical application of 15% salicylic acid and 0.1% diphencyprone combined in an ointment form for treatment of plantar warts." (Published). International Journal of Health Sciences, 7(S1), 1438–1446 13-June -23.
- "Fungal infection in nail psoriasis...An existence to consider." (Published) in International Journal of Health Sciences, 09-March2023.
- "Keloid with intralesional steroid injection...Trying a new way." (Published) in International Journal of Health Sciences, 06– February-2023.
Qualification
- FCPS – Dermatology (Dec 2015) - College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
- M.B.B.S. (2006) - Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan 2 years in General Medicine from DUHS including rotations in Cardiology, Neurology & Pulmonology (2 months each).
- 3 years of training in Dermatology from Abbasi Shaheed Hospital including rotations in Plastic Surgery, Dermatopathology, Lasers & Leprosy.
- 1 Year House Job in Civil Hospital Karachi (2007)
Expertise
- Evaluate a patient’s skin condition for disease screening.
- Utilize patient medical history as part of a skin assessment.
- Prescribe treatment for managing skin conditions.
- Perform dermatological procedures as needed.
- Perform dermatological procedures such as Electrocautery, Cryotherapy, Skin Biopsies, Chemical Peeling, Microdermabrasion, Microneedling, PRP, Mesotherapy, and Lasers.
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