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Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: occupational health issues, bronchoscopy, right heart catheterization, and more.

10837 Katy Freeway Suite 250
Houston, TX 77079

(713) 464-8099

Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO is a pulmonologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO is affiliated with Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and MEMORIAL PULMONARY AND SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATES P A.

Office Locations

Address:

10837 Katy Freeway Suite 250
Houston, TX 77079

Address:

18300 Katy Freeway Suite 615
Houston, TX 77094

Address:

701 S Ferry Road Suite 225
Katy, TX 77450

Some issues Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

doctor visit	206
hospital care	1005
inpatient care	1005
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	67
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	83
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	58
Dementia	30
Cancer	19

aspiration	21
doctor visit	270
hospital care	848
inpatient care	848
pleural drainage	21
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	70
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	79
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	54
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

aspiration	32
doctor visit	333
hospital care	873
inpatient care	873
pleural drainage	32

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	61
Hispanic	75
Asian	24
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	84
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	55
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

aspiration	20
doctor visit	336
hospital care	869
inpatient care	869
pleural drainage	20

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	78
Hispanic	66
Asian	18
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	108
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	52
Dementia	32
Cancer	19

doctor visit	215
hospital care	1054
inpatient care	1054

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	100
Hispanic	100
Asian	41
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	117
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	56
Dementia	37
Cancer	17

catheterization	12
doctor visit	617
hospital care	1393
inpatient care	1393
preventive care	320
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and pleural drainage.

aspiration	24
catheterization	12
doctor visit	286
hospital care	888
inpatient care	888
pleural drainage	24
preventive care	320
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	217
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	37
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	50
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	10
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

MEMORIAL PULMONARY AND SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATES P A

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Molina Healthcare, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Amerivantage and Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Molina Healthcare

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ahmer Sean Faruki, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$3,704 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $3,314	Inspire $389
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$792 NUCALA $527	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $106	INCRUSE $47	ANORO ELLIPTA $43	BREO $42	Other $28
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$685 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $456	UPTRAVI $150	OPSUMIT $49	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$565 FASENRA $182	TEZSPIRE $133	SYMBICORT $120	BREZTRI $75	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $14	Other $42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$508 OFEV $186	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $144	Spiriva $80	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $48	STIOLTO $28	Other $22
Other	$5,081 SMARTVEST $391	Esbriet $322	XARELTO $316	ADCIRCA $306	Zemaira $292	Other $3,453

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,164
Travel and Lodging	$1,891
Education	$279

Biography

Dr. Ahmer Faruki specializes in critical care (intensive care medicine), sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist and Memorial Hermann. Dr. Faruki graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.