Summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering plastic surgeon Farooq Shahzad specializes in reconstruction after cancer treatment. He has particular expertise in reconstruction for head and neck cancers.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 25 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farooq Shahzad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • AetnaHMO
  • AetnaPOS
  • AetnaPPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • CignaHMO
  • CignaPOS
  • CignaPPO
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealthEPO
  • EmblemHealthHMO
  • EmblemHealthPOS
  • EmblemHealthPPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) EPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) HMO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) POS
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plus
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farooq Shahzad has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farooq Shahzad has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hair Restoration
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Oncologist
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Dr. Farooq Shahzad holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2016 and St Louis Children’s Hospital/Washington University in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University in 2010 and West Virginia University in 2008.

Medical School

Graduated from Aga Khan University Karachi Pakistan in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Shahzad's NPI number is 1104018225.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Farooq Shahzad speak?
Dr. Farooq Shahzad speaks English and Urdu.
Where is Dr. Farooq Shahzad's office located?
Dr. Farooq Shahzad's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
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