Dr. Umar Farooq MD
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505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Umar Farooq is a general surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Farooq specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Farooq provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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