Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq

Bio

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is a competent Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist in Karachi with many years of experience in his line of work. He is an accomplished professional who is widely regarded as one of the best ENT surgeons in Pakistan and has the expertise to deal with a wide range of services such as Balloon Rhinoplasty, Cold & Influenza, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Nose Blockage Issue, Re-shaping of Nose, Thyroid Surgery and Tonsillitis Treatment, etc. Dr. Umar Farooq is a seasoned professional who has earned immense acclaim due to his exceptional quality of work and is one of the most prominent figures in the field of Otolaryngology

Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is a highly qualified medical professional and has numerous qualifications and degrees. He completed his MBBS from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan & later attained a DLO (ENT) from the University of Karachi Dr. Muhammad Umar is a PMDC (Now PMC) Registered professional who has also achieved a Certified Fellowship in the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan & the Royal College of Surgeons, England, thus enriching his capabilities as a proficient Otolaryngologist in the relevant field.

Experience

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq has been active in his field for more than 18 years now and is one of the most experienced ENT Specialists in the field. He is currently offering consultations to his patients at the National Medical Center & Civil Hospital, both of which are located in Karachi. He is also performing the roles of Pro-Vice-Chancellor/ Head Department of ENT - Head & Neck Surgery at Dow University of Health Sciences, Principal at Dr. ishrat- ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Chairman Academic Council at Sindh Medical College, Member Board of Advance Studies at Liaquat Medical University Health Sciences, Jamshoro as well as Chairman Transport, Member Syndicate, Member Institutional Review Board, Member Selection Board & Member Board of Advance Studies at Dow University of Health Sciences. In the past, he has served as Senior Registrar, Department of ENT at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center and Vice Principal at Sindh Medical College. Dr. Umar Farooq has taken over numerous influential roles serving in the field for almost two decades and is one of the most distinguished specialists with a massive reputation.

Activism

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq has a proactive approach when it comes to raising awareness regarding health issues for the masses and uses all the necessary platforms to convey his experience for the benefit of the general population. He is a well respected researcher, writer, public speaker & professional in the field who has been constantly involved in carrying out a number of researches, arranging various conferences and writing articles that help educate the people coming from diverse backgrounds on the basics of health care. In an Interview available online, he speaks about COVID-19 and how the public should protect themselves from the virus. He discussed how there is no cure for the virus yet and that the vaccine will take a while to reach everyone and therefore prevention is vital. He went on to explain the importance of social distancing and staying at home when possible as well as maintaining a physical distance from people. He also discussed how it is important to wash hands frequently & thoroughly after going out as well as the importance of hygiene practicing, such as avoiding touching the eyes & other precautionary measures. In the end, he explains the symptoms of the virus and advised the viewers ro consult a specialist in case of any symptoms associated with COVID 19.

Special Interests

Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is a highly recognized ENT Surgeon with the ability to deal with a diverse range of services but his main area of Interest lies in the treatment of ear, nose and throat related complications. He has also shown a keen interest in gaining knowledge regarding COVID 19 and preparing himself to treat the relevant disease, using the necessary tools & equipment.

Contact Details

In order to book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq, you can call 04238900939 or click the book appointment button on the right side of the page.