4.3
12 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Farid is skilled at performing numerous surgical procedures in colon and rectal surgery. He has a particular interest in laparoscopic procedures, surgery for cancer of the colon and rectum and robotic surgery. He was one of the first surgeons in the area who performed the Stapled hemorrhoidopexy procedure, a specialized procedure for certain types of symptomatic hemorrhoids.
He then moved to the USA in 1991, where he underwent Residency training at the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, PA. After completing this training in 1996, he moved to Kentucky where he was a General Surgeon and Chief of Surgery at Owen County Memorial Hospital. In 2000 he joined Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan, for a 1 year Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery. In September 2001 he moved to Rochester where he is now settled.
He is skilled at performing numerous surgical procedures in colon and rectal surgery. He has a particular interest in laparoscopic procedures, surgery for cancer of the colon and rectum …and robotic surgery. He was one of the first surgeons in the area who performed the Stapled hemorrhoidopexy procedure, a specialized procedure for certain types of symptomatic hemorrhoids.
Dr. Farid certified by The American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Read More Read less He then moved to the USA in 1991, where he underwent Residency training at the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, PA. After completing this training in 1996, he moved to Kentucky where he was a General Surgeon and Chief of Surgery at Owen County Memorial Hospital. In 2000 he joined Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan, for a 1 year Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery. In September 2001 he moved to Rochester where he is now settled.
He is skilled at performing numerous surgical procedures in colon and rectal surgery. He has a particular interest in laparoscopic procedures, surgery for cancer of the colon and rectum …and robotic surgery. He was one of the first surgeons in the area who performed the Stapled hemorrhoidopexy procedure, a specialized procedure for certain types of symptomatic hemorrhoids.
Dr. Farid certified by The American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Henry Ford Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Robt Packer Hosp, General Surgery
- 5 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Rochester Colon & Rectal Surgeons, P.C.(Rochester)
121 Erie Canal Dr Ste BRochester, NY 14626 Tel: (585) 244-5670
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
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| Med School: Dow Medical College | Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin | Med School: Acharya Shri Chander College Of Medical Sciences |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Asim Farid
Medical Specialties
Dr Asim Farid has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr Asim Farid has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Henry Ford Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Robt Packer Hosp, General Surgery
Rober Packer Hospital
Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Program
Medical School
Dow Medical CollegeGraduated in 1984
Dow International Medical College, Dow University Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1984
Dow Med College University Of Karachi PakistanGraduated in 1984
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- Dr Asim Farid is affiliated with Unity Hospital At Rochester Regional Health.
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- Dr Asim Farid's office is located at 121 Erie Canal Dr Ste B, Rochester, NY, 14626.
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