Dr. Waleed Faruqi is a podiatric physician with Integrative Foot & Ankle Centers of Washington.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Washington University in 2019 before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2023. Dr. Faruqi completed his Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York in 2026, serving as Chief Resident from 2025 to 2026. During his training, he also contributed to clinical research examining the relationship between calcaneal fat pad thickness and plantar fasciitis.
Dr. Faruqi provides comprehensive foot and ankle care with training in both conservative and surgical treatment. His clinical interests include bunion surgery, diabetic foot care, plantar plate repair, wound care, and podiatric surgery. His approach focuses on addressing each patient’s individual needs and helping patients maintain mobility and function through appropriate treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
Dr. Faruqi supports patients in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
Education
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington — B.S. Biology, 2019
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2023
- St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, New York — Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency, 2026 (Chief Resident, 2025–2026)
Awards and Honors
- Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Erickson Scholarship Recipient, 2021
Publications
- Retrospective Review Evaluating the Relationship Between Radiographic Calcaneal Fat Pad Thickness and Plantar Fasciitis. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 2025 Jul-Aug;115(4):23-126. doi: 10.7547/23-126.