Dr Waqass Farid
General Practitioner (GP)
Dr Waqass Farid is a GMC-registered General Practitioner with an MRCGP and over seven years’ experience working independently across NHS general practice in Greater Manchester. He qualified from Hull York Medical School in 2013 and has worked across a wide range of settings, including salaried general practice, extended access clinics and out-of-hours care.
Dr Farid has a particular interest in the lifestyle management of obesity through exercise and weight loss medication, alongside a special interest in musculoskeletal health. He performs landmark-guided joint injections and leads on obesity management, including GLP-1 prescribing and exercise prescription, helping patients build tailored, holistic treatment plans.
Outside general practice, Waqass holds a Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine and works as a football match-day doctor. He combines evidence-based medicine with a personal, patient-centred approach to care.