Dr. Joseph Farooq, MD

Dr. Joseph Farooq is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with nearly five decades of experience serving patients. He completed his medical degree at King Edward Medical University and went on to complete his residency training at New York Methodist Hospital. His extensive 47-year career has established him as a seasoned expert in treating complex respiratory and critical care conditions. Dr. Farooq is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Farooq practices at Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus in Troy, New York. He specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His expertise includes performing comprehensive pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess lung health. Dr. Farooq also conducts specialized asthma challenge tests to help determine the best treatment approaches for patients …with breathing difficulties. Patients rate his care at 4.0 out of 5 stars.