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Ahmer V Farooq

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 Outpatient Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328

Loyola Outpatient Center

Saint Joseph Urology

611 E Douglas Rd
Ste 203
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

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

6800 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge, IL 60527-7819

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

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

(151 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.

28 Reviews

04/10/2025

DR. FAROOQ AND HIS STAFF WERE ALL VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY TO ME

04/10/2025

Your the best

03/25/2025

Good doctor l will see him ina week

03/18/2025

I have seen several drs at Loyola and are pleased with each one

03/12/2025

My medical care with Dr. Farooq and team is of the highest quality.

03/11/2025

The best

02/26/2025

Very well intentioned and helpful

02/26/2025

Dr. Farooq is amazing. Highly recommended!

02/18/2025

VERY GOOD.

02/03/2025

I value the staff and doctors who practice at the Gottlieb location. It's never over crowded or overly noisy.

01/21/2025

Everything is good

01/14/2025

GOOD

01/13/2025

Could not have been better.

01/06/2025

Very satisfied !

12/12/2024

all very nice.thank you

11/04/2024

They were patient, and explained any terms and procedures I didn't understand.

10/29/2024

Allways helped with my concerns.

10/09/2024

ALL IS VERY GOOD YHANK YOU.

08/19/2024

Buen trato y atenci贸n 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

I am very satisfied!

07/29/2024

Last time to visit that office

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.
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Publications

  • A 68-Year-Old Man with Urinary Incontinence. Lough, C.; Lanzotti, N.; Farooq, A.; El-Arabi, A. M.; NEJM evidence
  • The Importance of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography, and Biopsy for Identifying and Delineating the Extent of Intraprostatic Radiorecurrent Prostate Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of the F-SHARP Clinical Trial. Venkatesulu, B.; Adams, W.; Joel, R.; Ross, D.; Yoo, R.; Quick, C.; Baldea, K. G.; Barkan, G.; Block, A.; Bova, D.; Farooq, A.; Garant, A.; Gupta, G.; Shea, S. M.; Showalter, T. N.; Small, W.; Welsh, J. S.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Solanki, A. A.; International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
  • 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: A Case Series Examining Cystoscopic, Histologic, and Cytologic Findings. 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