Dr. Sophie Farooque
BSc (Hons), MB BS, FRCP, PhD
28 years of experience
London, W1G 0AR
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3 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Sarah Elkin, Professor Helen Brough
28 years of experience
London, W1G 0AR
(+1 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Sarah Elkin, Professor Helen Brough
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About Dr. Sophie Farooque
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.
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4437853
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1997
Qualifications
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
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Vitality
Fees
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£350Follow-up appointment
£250
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Welbeck
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital
Praed St, Paddington, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
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Dr. Sophie Farooque is kind and clear in her patient interactions, always offering thorough explanations of conditions and procedures. Patients frequently praise her deep knowledge, particularly in complex allergy testing and drug challenges, such as identifying penicillin allergies. She helps patients achieve excellent outcomes, from managing hayfever symptoms to gaining understanding of hives and other allergic conditions. Her consultations frequently involve skin prick tests and allergy blood tests, often leading to crucial findings for food allergies.
Visited the Lindo Wing for the first appt of Drug challenges. Everything went extremely smoothly, both Dr Farooque and her supporting nurses were all extremely helpful, clear with explanations and made me feel at ease.
Dr Farooque was very professional, very knowledgeable and very kind.
Dr Sophie is amazing. She has really helped me get the right diagnosis to aid me having important hip surgery. I trust her implicitly. Thanks so much.
Dr Farooque is exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough, and approachable, and immediately put me at ease from the first consultation. She took the time to explain complex issues clearly and thoughtfully, and I always felt genuinely listened to. Her calm, professional manner inspired great confidence throughout. I would highly recommend Dr Farooque to anyone seeking expert allergy care.
Dr. Farooque was extremely professional throughout my appointment. She took the time to go into great depth and carefully gather all the information that could impact my care. I really appreciated how attentively she listened and ensured that no important details were missed. Her attention to detail was excellent, and it was clear that she genuinely wants to provide the best possible care for her patients. Overall, my experience was very positive, and I would highly recommend Dr. Farooque to anyone needing to see an allergy specialist — she would definitely be my first recommendation.
Dr Farooque is a shining beacon in the field of Drug Testing for allergies and I consider myself very lucky to have been referred to her by my GP. As well as being a leading expert in her field she is very personable and approachable, quickly putting me at ease with her friendly yet professional manner. I knew exactly why I was there, what the process would be and at the end after a negative result Dr Farooque seemed nearly as happy as I was! Her staff clearly respect her and enjoy working with her. My experience at the Hospital was relaxed yet purposeful and I would recommend her without hesitation or reservation.
I recently visited Dr Farooque for a suspected NSAID allergy. She was great! Methodical, lovely to chat too and always helpful.
Dr Farooque was very professional, everything was well explained and she is also a very friendly and approachable lady. She has a great team working with her and everything was done promptly. I would highly recommend Dr Farooque.
Dr Farooque explained in simple language how allergies work and was particularly skilled in instigating the possible allergy problem I had. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Dr Sophie was so patient and professional and really took the time to explain my condition and also provided me with helpful tips on how to manage the situation. She was very kind and attentive and put me at ease. I would definitely recommend Dr Sophie to other patients who need support with understanding their condition.
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Sophie is a wonderful allergist and a leader in he field. She is highly skilled and an excellent opinion for anything allergy related. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
02 Jul 2025
Dr Sarah Elkin
Respiratory DoctorDr 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 2023
Professor Helen Brough
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Dr. Sophie Farooque's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 123 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 Welbeck, located at 1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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Dr. Sophie Farooque is working Thursday (08:00 - 13:00), Friday (08:00 - 13:00)
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