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Ahmer V Farooq, DO

Urology

Speaks

Languages

Urdu
Hindi

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Urology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • erectile disorder
  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • hypogonadism
  • incomplete emptying of bladder
  • male stress incontinence

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

Saint Joseph Urology

611 E Douglas Rd
Ste 309
Mishawaka , IN 46545-1467

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
Sunday

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

701 W North Ave
Melrose Park , IL 60160

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

About

Academic Title

Professor

Leadership Title

Ambulatory Quality Medical Director

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center (2006)

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center (2011)

Board Certifications

Urology, Urology, American Board of (2013)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(154 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

59 Reviews

08/19/2024

Buen trato y atención muy profesional Gracias

08/14/2024

Everyone been great!

08/12/2024

Dr. Farooq always inquires about my health, issues, and progress. It is evident he is a physician who cares about his patient's health and outcomes. He truly lives to your health system's mission to treat the human spirit!!

08/05/2024

took care of my problem very well

07/30/2024

Wonderful doctor

07/29/2024

Last time to visit that office

07/29/2024

I am very satisfied!

07/24/2024

YES ALL GOOD.

07/15/2024

All around great service and experience

07/10/2024

As I was saying earlier, but got cut off, Dr. Farooq treats his patients with professionalism as well as respect, and is always there listening to your comments and/or concerns.

06/10/2024

very good, thank you

06/03/2024

Again this man is the greatest. He will do what ever it takes to get you better.

05/14/2024

Both gentlemen are outstanding

05/13/2024

They were nice and helpful

05/06/2024

I am very satisfied !

04/24/2024

very friendly

04/24/2024

GOOD VERY GOOD.

04/16/2024

Always does an excellent job

04/10/2024

Listens, responds to questions/concerns. Great Doctor.

03/25/2024

thank you all very efficient.

03/18/2024

Good

02/28/2024

I appreciate everything Dr. Farooq does to keep my transplanted kidney healthy

02/13/2024

The survey does not have excellent so we can choose, Dr. Fatooq should be rated as excellent and not very good.

02/08/2024

Very good !

02/08/2024

Appreciate my appointments being on time or informed of any delays.

01/29/2024

ALL THE PROVIDERS ARE KIND AND CARING.

01/24/2024

attention and high professionalism

01/22/2024

Everyone was respectful and considerate.

01/16/2024

ALWAYS A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH DR. FAROOQ

01/11/2024

Good

12/14/2023

Excellent

12/14/2023

all was very first class

12/11/2023

I'VE BEEN GOING TO DR. FAROOQ FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HE HAS BEEN JUST GREAT TO ME

12/11/2023

If the option was available instead of very good, I would select 'excellent' for all the questions. Great physician and team!

12/11/2023

Doctor listened to my problems. And try to come up.a solution

11/29/2023

Dr Farooq is always great.

11/29/2023

Explains everything very well

11/29/2023

I am very satisfied.

11/23/2023

It’s OK

11/20/2023

Very good

11/17/2023

No comentario

11/09/2023

Excelente atención

11/08/2023

None

11/04/2023

I have a great appreciation for Dr. Farooq and his ways of doing things as well as his knowledge and skill.

11/01/2023

Exelente.

10/26/2023

Very nice and explain everything

10/22/2023

The time you have with the D R is not enough always

10/11/2023

None

10/02/2023

Very helpful

09/12/2023

excellent.

09/04/2023

I've had serious health issues over the past 7 years, and my Loyola doctors and the rest of the supporting staff were fantastic. I now have a clean bill of health.

08/31/2023

Everyone was very kind and helpful

08/25/2023

EVERYTHING IS VERY GOOD AT LOYOLA, I FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE GOING THERE

08/17/2023

Very good

08/08/2023

I sent email because my labs looked shocking to me. He brushed it off

08/02/2023

I appreciate your help- and attention.

07/27/2023

A very warm Dr.

07/26/2023

I would recommend to family and friends

07/01/2023

My care team at Loyola is very integrated and it's always comfortable knowing that all the doctors communicate and know my history.
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Publications

  • Characterizing the urobiome in geriatric males with chronic indwelling urinary catheters: an exploratory longitudinal study. Stewart, E.; Hochstedler-Kramer, B. R.; Khemmani, M.; Clark, N. M.; Parada, J. P.; Farooq, A.; Doshi, C.; Wolfe, A. J.; Albarillo, F. S.; Microbiology spectrum
  • A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials Comparing Radiation Therapy Versus Radical Prostatectomy in Prostate Cancer. Hekman, L.; Barrett, A.; Ross, D.; Palaganas, E.; Giridhar, P.; Elumalai, T.; V, P.; Block, A. M.; Welsh, J. S.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Saini, S.; Roy, S.; Farooq, A.; Gupta, G.; Hsieh, C. E.; Venkatesulu, B.; Solanki, A. A.; Clinical genitourinary cancer
  • Localized Urinary Bladder Amyloidosis as Urothelial Cancer Mimicker. Regmi, A.; Mehta, M.; Farooq, A. V.; Turk, T. M.; Wojcik, E. M.; Picken, M. M.; Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine
  • Metabolic syndrome and the urinary microbiome of patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dornbier, R. A.; Doshi, C. P.; Desai, S. C.; Bajic, P.; Van Kuiken, M.; Khemmani, M.; Farooq, A. V.; Bresler, L.; Turk, T. M. T.; Wolfe, A. J.; Baldea, K. G.; Asian journal of urology
  • F-SHARP: a Phase I/II trial of focal salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy for Radiorecurrent prostate cancer. Solanki, A. A.; Yoo, R. K.; Adams, W.; Davicioni, E.; Mysz, M. L.; Shea, S.; Gupta, G. N.; Showalter, T.; Garant, A.; Hentz, C.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K.; Small, W.; Harkenrider, M. M.; BJU international
  • Risk Factors for Persistent Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 1 Month Following Convective Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (CWVTT-Rezum). Janakiraman, S.; Felice, M.; Pahouja, G.; Adams, W.; Bsatee, A.; Farooq, A.; McVary, K. T.; Urology
  • Risk factors for a failed trial without catheter following convective water vapor thermal therapy (CWVTT-Rezum). Felice, M. D.; Kim, K.; Janakiraman, S.; Pahouja, G.; Adams, W.; Fruth, E.; Farooq, A.; McVary, K. T.; Lower urinary tract symptoms
  • Using Intraoperative Portable CT Scan to Minimize Reintervention Rates in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective Trial. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Chuang, E.; McKenzie, K.; Druck, A.; Seffren, C.; Blanco-Martinez, E.; Capoccia, E.; Farooq, A. V.; Branch, J.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Journal of endourology
  • Health-Related Quality of Life and Toxicity After Definitive High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Among Veterans With Prostate Cancer. Harris, A. A.; Yasuda, M.; Wu, M. S.; Deirmenjian, J. M.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Flanigan, R.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Welsh, J. S.; Solanki, A. A.; Federal practitioner : for the health care professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS
  • Synchronous Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Implantation: Short-Term Outcomes from a Statewide Claims Database. Sweigert, S. E.; Chuang, E.; Patel, P. M.; Kirshenbaum, E.; Nelson, M.; Bajic, P.; McVary, K. T.; Farooq, A.; Gonzalez, C.; Urology practice
  • Axial Diameter is Superior to Volumetric Measurement in Predicting Ureteral Stone Passage. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Chen, V. S.; Slovacek, H.; Mian, A.; Hart, S.; Farooq, A.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology practice
  • Proton-pump inhibitors associated with decreased urinary citrate excretion. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Aiwerioghene, E.; Blanco-Martinez, E.; Hart, S.; Leehey, D. J.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Turk, T. M. T.; International urology and nephrology
  • Patient and physician reported toxicity with two-fraction definitive high-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy: the impact of implant interval. Harris, A. A.; Korpics, M.; Sherwani, Z.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Flanigan, R.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Solanki, A. A.; Journal of contemporary brachytherapy
  • EDITORIAL COMMENT. Farooq, A.; Urology
  • Association of Impaired Renal Function With Changes in Urinary Mineral Excretion and Stone Composition. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Druck, A.; Hart, S.; Blackwell, R. H.; Kadlec, A.; Farooq, A.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology
  • Penile Prosthesis Implantation and Timing Disparities After Radical Prostatectomy: Results From a Statewide Claims Database. Bajic, P.; Patel, P. M.; Nelson, M. H.; Dornbier, R. A.; Kirshenbaum, E. J.; Baker, M. S.; Farooq, A. V.; McVary, K. T.; Gupta, G. N.; Bresler, L.; The journal of sexual medicine
  • Paravertebral block for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Baldea, K. G.; Patel, P. M.; Delos Santos, G.; Ellimoottil, C.; Farooq, A.; Mueller, E. R.; Byram, S.; Turk, T. M. T.; World journal of urology
  • Genitourinary Foreign Body in United States: Incidence, Patient Characteristics, Treatments and Economic Burden. Nelson, M.; Koehne, E.; Dornbier, R.; Perlman, D.; Eguia, E.; Sweigert, P.; Baker, M.; Gupta, G.; Baldea, K. G.; Farooq, A.; Urology practice
  • Use of Surgery for Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence. Nelson, M.; Dornbier, R.; Kirshenbaum, E.; Eguia, E.; Sweigert, P.; Baker, M.; Farooq, A.; McVary, K. T.; Gonzalez, C. M.; Gupta, G.; Bresler, L.; The Journal of urology
  • Implications of the Genitourinary Microbiota in Prostatic Disease. Bajic, P.; Dornbier, R. A.; Doshi, C. P.; Wolfe, A. J.; Farooq, A. V.; Bresler, L.; Current urology reports
  • Socioeconomic and patient-related factors for the management of male urethral stricture disease. Dornbier, R. A.; Kirshenbaum, E. J.; Nelson, M. H.; Blackwell, R. H.; Gupta, G. N.; Farooq, A. V.; Gonzalez, C. M.; World journal of urology
  • Transitioning From a Low-Dose-Rate to a High-Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy Program: Comparing Initial Dosimetry and Improving Workflow Efficiency Through Targeted Interventions. Solanki, A. A.; Mysz, M. L.; Patel, R.; Surucu, M.; Kang, H.; Plypoo, A.; Bajaj, A.; Korpics, M.; Martin, B.; Hentz, C.; Gupta, G.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Pawlowski, J.; Roeske, J.; Flanigan, R.; Small, W.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Advances in radiation oncology
  • Male Bladder Microbiome Relates to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Bajic, P.; Van Kuiken, M. E.; Burge, B. K.; Kirshenbaum, E. J.; Joyce, C. J.; Wolfe, A. J.; Branch, J. D.; Bresler, L.; Farooq, A. V.; European urology focus
  • Impact of Post-Hospital Syndrome on Penile Prosthesis Outcomes: A Period of Global Health Risk. Kirshenbaum, E. J.; Nelson, M.; Hehemann, M. C.; Kothari, A. N.; Eguia, E.; Farooq, A.; Bresler, L.; Gupta, G.; Santos, G. D.; The Journal of urology
  • Broken Sacral Neuromodulation Lead Migration Into the Sigmoid Colon: A Case Report. Shannon, M. B.; Gupta, N.; Eberhardt, J.; Farooq, A. V.; Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery
  • Technological Improvements in Three-Piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Design over the Past 40 Years. Pastuszak, A. W.; Lentz, A. C.; Farooq, A.; Jones, L.; Bella, A. J.; The journal of sexual medicine
  • Three-Dimensional Renal Parenchymal Volume as a Surrogate for Renal Function Estimation in Obstructed Kidneys Undergoing Surgical Repair. Martinez-Suarez, H. J.; Durso, T.; Kadlec, A. O.; Gupta, G. N.; Farooq, A. V.; Turk, T.; Journal of endourology
  • Choosing a physician in the Yelp era. Ellimoottil, C.; Kadlec, A. O.; Farooq, A.; Quek, M. L.; Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons
  • Online reviews of 500 urologists. Ellimoottil, C.; Hart, A.; Greco, K.; Quek, M. L.; Farooq, A.; The Journal of urology
  • Effect of the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor zaprinast on ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Polcari, A. J.; Farooq, A. V.; Woods, M. E.; Ripsch, M. S.; Picken, M.; Turk, T. M.; White, F. A.; Journal of endourology
  • Size does matter: donor renal volume predicts recipient function following live donor renal transplantation. Hugen, C. M.; Polcari, A. J.; Farooq, A. V.; Fitzgerald, M. P.; Holt, D. R.; Milner, J. E.; The Journal of urology
  • Transplant tourism--a dangerous journey? Polcari, A. J.; Hugen, C. M.; Farooq, A. V.; Holt, D. R.; Hou, S. H.; Milner, J. E.; Clinical transplantation
  • A novel technique for the removal of minimally encrusted ureteral stents. López-Huertas, H. L.; Polcari, A. J.; Hugen, C. M.; Farooq, A. V.; Turk, T. M.; Journal of endourology