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Asim Farooq, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Ophthalmology Chicago, IL

Physician

Overview of Dr. Farooq

Dr. Asim Farooq is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and has been in practice 6 years. He is one of 47 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center who specialize in Ophthalmology. He has more than 60 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis
    Ascension Illinois/Saint FrancisInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Scleritis and Retinal Detachment After Strabismus Surgery in a Patient with Thyroid Eye Disease  
    Dimitra Skondra, Asim V Farooq, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Assaults with Paintball Guns Cause More Serious Eye Injuries Than Previously Known, New Study Reports
    Assaults with Paintball Guns Cause More Serious Eye Injuries Than Previously Known, New Study ReportsJuly 13th, 2022
  • The Role of Epigenetic Functionalization of Implants and Biomaterials in Osseointegration and Bone Regeneration—A Review †
    The Role of Epigenetic Functionalization of Implants and Biomaterials in Osseointegration and Bone Regeneration—A Review †December 12th, 2020
  • Specter of Eye Toxicity Looms over BCMA-Targeted Therapy
    Specter of Eye Toxicity Looms over BCMA-Targeted TherapyDecember 3rd, 2020

Hospital Affiliations