Faiza Farooq, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
Punjabi
English
Conditions Treated
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Perinatal Psychiatry
Postpartum Depression

Education and training

  • Dow Medical College, MBBS
  • Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Internship
  • Westchester Medical Center, Residency

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Faiza Farooq, MD

Background  and credentials    

Dr. Farooq obtained her medical degree from Dow Medical College, one of the  most prestigious medical schools in Pakistan. She completed her residency in  General Psychiatry at New York Medical College-Westchester Medical Center in  Valhalla, New York. Dr. Farooq is ECFMG certified and an active member of the  American Psychiatric Association. During her training, she gained diverse  clinical experience in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care  settings.    

Treatment approach  

Dr. Farooq emphasizes a friendly, collaborative, and patient-centered  treatment approach, focusing on building strong therapeutic relationships.  Her practice primarily centers on medication management, combined with  supportive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational  interviewing. She tailors treatment approaches to the unique needs and goals  of each patient.  

What you can expect in a first visit    

Patients meeting Dr. Farooq for the first time can anticipate a welcoming  and collaborative atmosphere. Her initial evaluation focuses on understanding  each patient’s symptoms, concerns, and individual treatment goals. Dr. Farooq  integrates medication management with supportive therapy and therapeutic  modalities such as CBT and motivational interviewing, ensuring treatment  plans are personalized and aligned with patient-care objectives.    

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