Umar Siddiqui,MD
Primary Service
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Additional Languages:
- Spanish
- Urdu
- Hindi
College
- Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
Medical School
- Medical Degree, Xavier University School of Medicine, Oranjestad, Aruba
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship
- Addiction Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Biography
Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Addiction Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine
Philosophy of care
I work with my patients as a team to help guide their care.
Why Dr. Siddiqui went into medicine
I wanted to help those in a sick or vulnerable state.
Favorite advice to give patients
Be your own advocate and speak up for your care, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Hometown
East Meadow, NY
Hobbies
Outside of work I enjoy playing guitar, traveling and watching movies and TV. I also enjoy writing, and I’ve published two books.