Hematology | Medical Oncology
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Anemia | GU – Cancer | Lower GI Cancer | Lung Cancer | Malignant Hematology
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Specialities:
Hematology | Medical OncologyExpertise
Anemia | GU – Cancer | Lower GI Cancer | Lung Cancer | Malignant HematologyLanguages:
Arabic|Assyrian|EnglishGU Oncology Program – Medical Director (Bethlehem / Anderson), Hematologic Malignancies Program – Medical Director (Bethlehem / Anderson)
I treat my patients with dignity and respect as if I’m treating my own family. We offer the most up to date plan throughout our patients’ journeys here at St. Luke’s.
I love what I’m doing, and I’m blessed to be here.
I am a board-certified hematologist / oncologist. I’ve been working at St. Luke’s University Health Network and as a principal investigator on multiple clinical studies. My practice concentrates on benign and malignant hematology, lung cancer, bladder, prostate and kidney cancers.
school Education
Medical School
- University of Damascus School of Medicine, 1989
Residency
- Conemaugh Valley Memorial Medical Center, 1998 - 2002
Fellowship
- Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 2002 - 2005
Board Certifications
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
star Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.
“I trust Dr Faroun with my life I will never go to anyone else. I like him, I trust him .”
April 15, 2026
“Dr. Faroun is the best. I would recommend him to anybody who needs a cancer doctor.”
April 15, 2026
“Very good”
March 28, 2026
“Very nice and caring person”
March 28, 2026
“Yacoub Faroun, MD and Kendra is amazing!!! They work very well together.”
March 24, 2026
“Dr. Faroun is extremely through, compassionate and understanding. He has just enough humor to make the appointment comfortable. I highly praise him for his knowledge and continued support on my journey!!”
March 24, 2026
“Too bad you don't have a higher number for ratings. Dr Faroun deserves a 10!!”
March 16, 2026
“The best”
March 5, 2026
“Excellent care from doctor and staff.”
February 28, 2026
“Dr Farun answered my questions He recognized my anxiety and was very comforting”
February 22, 2026
“Good”
February 17, 2026
“Good”
February 17, 2026
“He is the most concerned and the most personal caring Dr. I have ever had. Please do your very best to keep him.”
February 15, 2026
“Dr Faroun is the best oncologist I could ask for”
February 15, 2026
“I have had no problems with DR BROWN AND HIS STAFF. THEY ARE AMAZING!!!”
February 6, 2026
“Dr. Faroun explains test results and answers questions in an understandable way. His comments are honest and direct, and I trust him to give me the best care.”
February 4, 2026
“Good visit with Yacoub Faroun, MD”
January 17, 2026
“Good visit with Yacoub Faroun, MD”
January 17, 2026
“Excellent visit with Yacoub Faroun, MD”
January 3, 2026
“Excellent visit with Yacoub Faroun, MD”
January 3, 2026
“Excellent visit with Yacoub Faroun, MD”
December 30, 2025
“Dr. Faroun seems very knowledgeable about my condition. There was another Doctor/ resident with him that was also very knowledgeable also- both have a good bedside manner.”
December 23, 2025
“Excellent group of people! at the office of Yacoub Faroun, MD”
December 23, 2025
“Pleased to be a St. Luke's patient.”
December 16, 2025
“No problems.”
December 14, 2025
“Again, very professional.”
December 14, 2025
“Superb”
December 3, 2025
“Dr Faroun is a blessing in my life-top notch, genuinely caring, always takes the time to listen & discuss”
November 23, 2025
“Had a very good experience. Very professional and welcoming of your whole staff.”
November 23, 2025
“Made my whole experience very easy and professional people I had in whole office staff.”
November 23, 2025
“I love this Dr.he very caring Dr.he explains everything to me and even shows me on the computer. Great wonderful Dr.”
November 20, 2025
“Dr Faroun and his resident Dr V. were amazing. Dr Faroun was the most compassionate provider we have ever seen at St Luke's. He did not rush us out the door like others we have seen at SLHN. Very compassionate and informative”
November 15, 2025
“The doctor was exceptional.”
November 15, 2025
“Everyone was very helpful and showed great concern for me.”
November 15, 2025
“Dr Faroun is a kind compassionate man & reminds me to contact him immediately if I experience any symptoms related to my disease.”
November 14, 2025
“Staff is wonderful”
November 14, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is very knowledgeable about AML leukemia. He has a great concern for patient comfort and listens to my suggestions.”
November 1, 2025
“Dr Faroun is the BEST. He is everything an oncologist should be. I followed him from Ostrum St to Anderson.”
November 1, 2025
“Dr Faroun and that entire staff is exceptional. From the time you walk in until you walk out. They are professional, helpful and in my opinion do everything possible to make you feelLike your a priority.”
November 1, 2025
“Dr. Faroun and his staff are excellent. I wouldn't want to place my care with any one but this group”
October 26, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is very thorough and compassionate.”
October 24, 2025
“All the doctors have a great bedside Manner and they're easy to talk to”
October 23, 2025
“Yes, the tech that did. My echo answered all my questions and pointed out to me the different valves in my heart during the procedure. Very knowledgeable I was extremely educated.Thank you!”
October 14, 2025
“Good”
October 12, 2025
“Good”
October 12, 2025
“Dr Faroun is the best. He is great and caring to all of my needs.”
October 2, 2025
“Excellent physician - I have recommended him to another cancer survivor friend!”
October 2, 2025
“Doctor and PA are very good.”
September 29, 2025
“Always have positive visits with this office.”
September 29, 2025
“Compassionate not rushed”
September 28, 2025
“They are unbelievable at working together”
September 24, 2025
“He is super clear on my progress. I am so lucky to have him as my provider. He does everything in his power to get where I need to be. He's very understanding and cares about the whole person that I am not just my condition. In addition, he has a very warm -and funny- personality which helps you feel comfortable. St. Luke's is very lucky to have him!”
September 24, 2025
“Excellent staff, everyone is so pleasant.”
September 21, 2025
“This provider answered every question that I had asked, and he did a lot reassurance on my part. I can't thank him enough.”
September 21, 2025
“Dr Faroun was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and would like to keep him as my dr”
September 20, 2025
“All staffs were very professional and nice”
September 15, 2025
“It's an excellent hematology office.”
September 15, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is easy to talk to, very thorough in analyzing my blood tests, very caring.”
September 15, 2025
“All good”
August 10, 2025
“Dr Faroun is always pleasant, caring and answers questions clearly”
August 10, 2025
“Doctor Faroun is amazing. . I appreciate his care ,kindness, great knowledge and compassion!”
August 4, 2025
“Everyone I encountered was professional and pleasant.”
August 4, 2025
“Dr. Faroun explained my test results, informed me of the areas of concern, and let me know what we were looking for with future testing. He answered all of my questions clearly and thoroughly.”
August 4, 2025
“Efficient, caring & professional.”
July 30, 2025
“I know the tests results take a few wks but Dr. Saw great improvement.”
July 30, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is an amazing, caring physician. He is extremely passionate about what he does and is very knowledgeable about my concerns. He was an excellent teacher to the Fellows that he had with him that day!”
July 26, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is an excellent example of direct patient care. He is also extremely knowledgeable in many other body processes. Specialty in cancer treatment is only the tip of his wealth of understanding regarding the human body. I leave the appointment feeling positive about my recovery.”
July 11, 2025
“In addition to always explaining my latest test results and a plan for moving forward, Dr Faroun makes an effort to be friendly. I appreciate his expertise and how patiently he has answered questions regarding my medical condition.”
July 6, 2025
“Dr. Faron, cares about his patients and work hard to get the patient feeling better and have a longer more enjoyable life. he is extremely interested in all aspects of your health and get deeply involved with your care. I think he is an excellent care givers and wonderful people. One of the best care givers at St. Luke's and truly a joy to work with.”
July 1, 2025
“No problems. Dr Faroun had my records, we reviewed them and prescribed additional tests.Staff is always pleasant and courteous.”
June 29, 2025
“Dr Faroun is the best..hands down!”
June 26, 2025
“Dr Faroun has a very comfortable bedside manner. He askes specific questions and always asks if I need anything answered.”
June 24, 2025
“I was glad to see that Dr. Faroun had a Fellow shadowing him. Future doctors can learn so much from Dr. Faroun.”
June 24, 2025
“Excellent doctor gives thorough exams.”
June 22, 2025
“Listened to additional concerns”
June 21, 2025
“Dr. Was very caring and informative..he took time with us, and answered all questions.”
June 20, 2025
“Always have my questions and concerns addressed. Doctor and staff always very respectful and helpful.”
June 16, 2025
“Dr. Faroun was wonderful! He spent time with me explaining my condition and everything that needed to be done in the future. He was kind and funny and answered any questions I had thoroughly and in language that I could understand. I would highly recommend him to everyone I know!!”
June 15, 2025
“Dr. F is literally the best doctor on the planet. I recommend him to most patients I see that would need an oncologist. He's compassionate and speak to you on your level. He also cares about the patient as a whole and not just what they have going on oncology wise. I plan to stay his patient til the day he retires! I absolutely love him as a provider!”
June 13, 2025
“No. All is well with meand Dr. Faroun is an excellent physician.”
June 11, 2025
“Always a good experience. Been seeing dr Faroun for years, wouldn't want to be with anyone else but his team.”
June 9, 2025
“I have always had a good experience at St. Luke's hospital care, office visits and infusion care at the Cancer Center.”
June 7, 2025
“He is an excellent doctor and a great person. All doctors should be like him.”
May 17, 2025
“Dr. Faroun has been an oncologist, an expert in patient care, medically trained and experienced in cancer treatment not only to the patient but to the family as well. What an amazing man. Very clear, well spoken and a big heart! To God be the glory!!”
May 17, 2025
“Always a pleasure to see the doctor I feel like he cares about me”
May 16, 2025
“He is the BEST!!!”
May 5, 2025
“Dr was polite and helpful.”
May 4, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is doing his best for me to be HAPPILY ALIVE!”
May 2, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is very knowledgeable in the field of leukemia, small cell Lymphoma. He prescribed a hormone pill that is working effectively against small cell Lymphoma. He genuinely shows concern for my health. I have confidence in him as a doctor.”
April 29, 2025
“Doctor Faroun is the best.”
April 28, 2025
“Dr. Faroun is a very caring doctor. Explains everything fully.”
April 21, 2025
5.0 RATING
“Best care anywhere.”
April 15, 2026