Summary

Dr. Shama Farooq specializes in oncology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2019, followed by a fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 2021. Dr. Farooq holds board certification in neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which she earned in 2021. She provides care in English.

Dr. Farooq practices at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and sees patients in Neptune, New Jersey. Her expertise includes treating brain cancer and brain tumors, including secondary brain tumors that have spread from other parts of the body. She utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging such as MRI and MRI of the head to evaluate patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Farooq highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

HMH - Neurology - Neptune

1945 Route 33 Amdur BuildingNeptune, NJ 07753

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Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Government Medical College Surat
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shama Farooq

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shama Farooq has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shama Farooq has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Neurology

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology, 2021

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center2021

Residency

University of Illinois at Chicago2019

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Dr. Shama Farooq is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
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Dr. Shama Farooq's office is located at 1945 Route 33 Amdur Building, Neptune, NJ, 07753.

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