Dr. Fouad Younis Rasheed, MD

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Fouad Younis Rasheed, who serves patients throughout the State of New Jersey.

A trusted pediatrician, Dr. Rasheed sees patients in the Clifton and Prospect Park areas at his private practice, Future Pediatric Group. He also has admitting privileges at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.

A native of Egypt, he completed his undergraduate education at Cairo University, and earned her medical degree from the Cairo University Faculty of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship at the Cairo University Hospital before relocating to the United States, where he completed his residency at the Interfaith Medical Center, and his fellowship with the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

Among his various accolades, Dr. Rasheed has been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2014).

Speaking several languages, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

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