BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCP, PhD
BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCP, PhD
Consultant Allergist
27 years of experience
London, W2 1NY
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3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Professor Helen Brough
27 years of experience
London, W2 1NY
(+1 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Professor Helen Brough
07 May 2025
05 Feb 2023
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BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCP, PhD
BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCP, PhD
Consultant Allergist
27 years of experience
London, W2 1NY
(+1 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Professor Helen Brough
27 years of experience
London, W2 1NY
(+1 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Professor Helen Brough
07 May 2025
05 Feb 2023
Contact
I was the first National Trainee in Allergy in the UK and completed my specialist training at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust in 2006. At the end of my training, I was awarded a Clinical Research Fellowship by the Medical Research Council to read for a PhD at King's College London. I started work as clinical lead in adult allergy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (St Mary's) in May 2010. St Mary's is the oldest allergy clinic in the UK and is famous worldwide as the home of allergen immunotherapy.
When I am seeing patients in the allergy clinic, the ability to transform lives often in the space of a single visit is one of the reasons I love my work. A lack of information helps no one. I have seen patients who have suffered unnecessarily with out of control allergies for years and others who have thought they are allergic to something, only to find that they are not. Hay fever is just one example, almost everyone can be helped yet so many people itch and wheeze and sneeze through the spring and summer when they don't have to. Food allergy is another area where people can struggle to access help. When it comes to drug allergy, far more people think they are allergic to medicines than actually are. This can have far-reaching consequences; particularly when it comes to avoiding Penicillin unnecessarily.
I believe in trying to make medicine accessible to the public and have appeared multiple times on national television. I speak publically about allergies and have been quoted in the Times, Guardian, Daily Mail and Daily Express amongst others. I have been listed as an Expert Panelist In Waitrose Health and have spoken about allergies on the Liz Earle podcast. I am active on social media and have over 10,000 followers on Twitter. I want my patients and their families to feel empowered about what to do and when to seek help.
To this end, in March 2022, I published my first book called Understanding Allergy (Penguin Random House) aimed at both medical professionals and those suffering with allergy. It reached number 30 in the Amazon best sellers chart.
Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals
General Medical Council
No. 4437853
Elected:
I was elected onto the the council of the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2019. I am currently active on the BSACI anaphylaxis, equality and diversity, adult allergy and perioperative anaphylaxis committees.
Education:
BSc (Hons) - University of London - 2004
MBBS - University of London - 2007
PhD - University of London - 2016
FRCP - Royal College of Physicians London - 2020
5
Dr Farooque was very friendly and really took the time to understand the root cause of my medical issues. I really appreciated the experience and would recommend her to anyone who asked.
5
Dr Farooque was clear, reassuring and very thorough in her explanations and testing. We felt very confident that she would get to the bottom of the potential allergic reactions. She was reassuring and her whole team functioned like an integrated unit.
5
I recently saw Dr Farooque for a drug allergy and attended her clinic. I found her to be an excellent allergist, she is very thorough in the initial consultation understanding patient history. She runs a fantastic clinic with great staff. She is very passionate about her work and this shines through when talking with her. I can highly recommend Dr Farooque.
5
I saw Dr Farooque on several occasions for complex allergy testing, she has been absolutely incredible and has taken so much time and care investigating my suspected allergy. She is so polite and friendly and explains things in a way that you can fully understand, I’m so glad that I found her!
5
I couldn’t recommend Dr Farooque more for anybody who needs drug allergy testing. Dr Farooque is very thorough, evidence based and methodical. In the past few months I had to see a lot of doctors for a health issue and I have to say most of them didn’t even read my files. Dr Farooque is one of the few that actually read the information I shared with her and even uncovered results that others were not aware of. The process of drug testing is very well structured and it’s is done step by step to ensure all precautions are taken. Dr Farooque explained the process very well and it was a pleasure to go through it with her and her team - nurse Jo was real pleasure to interact with. Thanks for Dr Farooque I now know that I am not allergic to penicillin- I only wish I did this process earlier I in my life. I should also add that Dr Farooque is really interested and passionate in the area of drug allergies and this really comes through when you interact with her .
5
Dr Farooque was brilliant in diagnosing a very rare drug allergy with speed, good humour and clear advice. I felt very supported through the entire process and, most importantly, that she truly cares about getting not just good outcomes for patients but the best possible. I would highly recommend her and her team.
5
My experience with Dr Farooque was amazing! She was very patient; she listened to my history attentively and explained everything in great detail! She was able to put all the pieces of my history together and I finally got all the answers I needed about my allergies. She recommended a treatment plan which has started improving my symptoms only a few days in. Overall it was a fantastic experience!
5
Dr Farooque explained everything very clearly and thoroughly. She is personable and very professional and I felt I was in safe hands throughout.
5
I cannot recommend Dr Farooque enough! Very professional but also very relatable and easy to talk to. Dr Farooque really took the time to what I was experiencing in depth and the reasons it could be happening. Which really put my mind at ease.
5
Whilst my rash was not allergy related, Dr Farooque was great at investigating and giving me advice , and has referred me on quickly to a different consultant.
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Dr Farooque is a fantastic adult allergist. Her dedication, knowledge and care for her patients are unparalleled. I recommend her to all parents of children that I see in my practice and they are always extremely happy with her care.
05 Feb 2023Professor Helen Brough
PaediatricsWhat are Dr. Sophie Farooque's reviews like?
Dr. Sophie Farooque's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 91 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Sophie Farooque speak?
Dr. Sophie Farooque speaks English
Where is Dr. Sophie Farooque located?
Dr. Sophie Farooque primarily practices at The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, located at Praed St, Paddington, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
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Dr. Sophie Farooque is working Thursday (08:00 - 13:00), Friday (08:00 - 13:00)
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