About Us

• Marlene Rocha Farooq, MD practices family medicine at her private clinic in Long Beach, California. She brings her extensive background in family medicine to treat the medical concerns of patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Dr. Rocha Farooq graduated medical school from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of California, Irvine. She’s board-certified in family practice and holds active memberships with the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Working in private practice in California since 2002, Dr. Rocha Farooq gives her full, undivided attention to everyone she sees. She puts her personal touch and compassionate heart into her work, ensuring that each patient receives the highest quality care. As a family practitioner, Dr. Rocha Farooq provides services from preventive care to chronic disease management. She offers annual physicals, well-child exams, and sports physicals as a routine part of her practice. When you’re experiencing an acute illness or injury, Dr. Farooq also dedicates a portion of her time to urgent care. For longer-term needs, she can help you with your weight loss efforts and the management of diabetes and other chronic diseases. Dr. Rocha Farooq lives in the same community she serves in Long Beach. She has four grown sons, and she’s fluent in Spanish and English. She also loves staying active, solving puzzles, and reading novels and the latest medical research. She also loves music, dancing, and painting.