Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D.?
Update this Profile
Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D., Surgeon
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D.

Proctologist

4/5(32)
2313 W Violet St Suite A Tampa FL, 33603
Write A Review
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Shiraz Farooq is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Farooq specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Farooq often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

University of Karachi, Baqai Medical College MBBS 1996

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Provider Details

Male English, Urdu

Areas of expertise and specialization

Conditions: Internal Hemorrhoids, External Hemorrhoids, Thrombosed Hemorrhoids, Fissure, Fistula, Anorectal Abscess, Rectal Bleeding, Fecal Incontinence, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Skin TagsProcedures: Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Anal Manometry, Rubber Band Ligation, Anorectal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Laparoscopic SurgeryTreatments: Skin Tag Removal, Hemorrhoid Removal, Fistula Treatment, Fissure Treatment, Accidental Bowel Leakage Treatment, Medical Cannabis RecommendationsTests: Anoscopy, Anal Manometry, Virtual Colonoscopy, Stool Test, Anal BiopsyDiseases: Chronic Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Anorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Awards

  • Presidential Gold Medal Award 1996 President of Pakistan 
  • Best Graduate Gold Medal 1996 Baqai Medical College 
  • First Position in the Country Gold Medal 1990 Pakistan Federal Government 
  • Air Force Chief of Air Staff Gold Medal 1990 Pakistan Air Force 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons  
  • American College of Colon and Rectal Surgery  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • American Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Treatments

  • Hemorrhoid Removal, Skin Tag Removal, Fissure, Fistula, Accidental Bowel Leakage, Medical Cannabis Recommendation

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)

Teaching and speaking

  • Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) Annual Conference Keynote Speaker on Medical Cannabis

Areas of research

Fecal Incontinence

Anorectal/Colorectal Surgery

Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D.'s Practice location

2313 W Violet St Suite A -
Tampa, FL 33603
Get Direction
New patients: 813-278-6430

Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D.'s reviews

(32)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Farooq


4.0

Based on 32 reviews

Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Proctologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • What Is Hematochezia?

    Introduction Discovering blood after a bowel movement can be a frightening experience. If you notice a bright red to black-colored blood in your stool, in the toilet bowl, or on the toilet paper, you may be experiencing rectal bleeding. Having blood in your stool does not always signal a serious...

  • What Causes Hemorrhoids?

    Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum, which is the last section of the digestive system. They can also occur at the opening of the anus. The veins in the lower rectum and anus tend to swell under pressure, which is basically what causes hemorrhoids. They cause severe pain in the...

  • Is Anal Fissure Surgery Dangerous?

    Anal Fissure SurgeryIf other medications fail to get rid of anal fissure, a surgical procedure known as internal anal sphincterotomy may be necessary. It involves a small incision in one of the two anal muscles and is considered to be a minor surgery. Hence it can be offered as an outpatient...

  • How Are Hemorrhoids Diagnosed?

    Hemorrhoids are caused when the veins in the rectum situated just above the anus get blocked due to external pressure. This causes obstructions in the blood flow and leads to swelling of the veins. Hemorrhoids are classified as internal hemorrhoids which are within the anal canal and external...

  • Blood in Your Stool: When to Visit a Doctor

    Rectal bleeding is described as any blood that passes through the anus. It is usually believed that the bleeding comes from the rectum (or lower colon), which comprises the last few centimeters of the large intestine. However, not all bleeding comes from the rectum. It can come from anywhere in the...

  • 6 Health Benefits of Taking a Sitz Bath

    What is a sitz bath?A sitz bath is a shallow bath using warm water to help ease pain or itching in the perineum, the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva. The word sitz is derived from the German word sitzen, meaning to sit. A sitz bath is usually recommended for people who have an anal...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

FLORIDA HOSPITAL CARROLLWOODl

7171 N DALE MABRY HWY TAMPA FL 33614

Head west on West Violet Street 381 ft
Turn right onto North Armenia Avenue 2086 ft
Turn left onto Hillsborough Avenue (US 92) 1.1 mi
Make a slight right 1428 ft
Go straight onto Dale Mabry Highway (FL 580) 1.1 mi
Turn right onto West Hamilton Avenue 369 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

3.0 miSee direction

ST JOSEPHS HOSPITALl

3001 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD TAMPA FL 33677

Head west on West Violet Street 381 ft
Turn left onto North Armenia Avenue 3381 ft
Turn right onto West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (FL 574) 2052 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.1 miSee direction

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF TAMPAl

2901 W SWANN AVE TAMPA FL 33609

Head west on West Violet Street 381 ft
Turn left onto North Armenia Avenue 3.4 mi
Make a slight right onto Azeele Access 441 ft
Continue right onto West Azeele Street 1004 ft
Turn left onto South Habana Avenue 1110 ft
You have arrived at your destination

3.9 miSee direction