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Russell W. Farmer, M.D.
Russell W. Farmer, M.D. is a colon and rectal surgeon with UofL Physicians. He is also part of the colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team at UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. His areas of interest include colon and rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, inflammatory bowel disease and laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Farmer received his medical degree from the University of Texas. He completed his residency in general surgery and fellowship in colon and rectal surgery, both at the University of Louisville.
Education & Training
M.D.
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston | Houston | 2007
Fellowship
University of Louisville Hospital | Colon and Rectal Surgery | Louisville | 2014
Residency
University of Louisville Hospital | General Surgery |Louisville | 2013
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Colon and Rectal Cancer | Fecal Incontinence | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery
Practice, Specialty or Service
Colon and Rectal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Oncology, Cancer Care, Gastrointestinal Cancer
School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
Contact Info
502-583-8303
Locations
Patient Comments
Jun 18, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer and his staff are knowledgeable, but also caring and loving. Never saw this sort of compassion with such skill. He diagnosed and surgically fixed a problem. What a gifted man.
Jun 17, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer was very comforting and assuring that he will help me. Thankful I found someone like him. An expert in his field.
May 29, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He got us in at our appointment time and spent ample time with us. He is the first doctor we have taken our daughter to who seemed to know and understand what was going on with her. He listened and gave us valuable information. He was kind and respectful. We are thankful for him!
May 28, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer did an excellent job.
May 15, 2024
4.56 out of 5
Dr. Farmer is an amazing doctor; he had my trust from the beginning and have felt like family to me thru all that has happened.
May 12, 2024
5 out of 5
I always have great service at Dr. Farmers office!
May 12, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer and his staff were exactly what I would want from every other professional I encounter skilled, personable, & caring!
May 12, 2024
5 out of 5
It is obvious that Dr. Farmer is a good man as well as an excellent doctor.
Apr 14, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr Farmer is the best. Quick with a good joke, but serious when he needs to be. We need more Doctors like him.
Apr 7, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer has been excellent in caring for me. He is very kind and caring and I would highly recommend him.
Mar 17, 2024
5 out of 5
I Love Dr Farmer! He Is a very personable, caring, understanding, very Informative, and patient, physician I have ever met. Everyone we come across in this practice are helpful and nice.
Mar 17, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr Farmer is unique in the healthcare world. He cares about the patient and is knowledgeable. Quite comforting in this crazy healthcare industry.
Feb 11, 2024
5 out of 5
I love Dr Farmer and his team; He has worked tirelessly over the years of surgeries, to give me a better quality of life.
Jan 14, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer answered all my concerns very well. I was nervous about my condition but he made me feel at ease.
Sep 27, 2023
5 out of 5
Dr. Russell Farmer was stellar. He was kind, very knowlegable, very generous with is time and more personable than any physician in recent memory. I could not have asked for better care than I received from Dr. Farmer and his support team.
Sep 14, 2023
5 out of 5
I am very happy with the care I've been provided by Dr. Farmer - this visit and during all other visits/procedures. He is a compassionate doctor, who listens and explains things thoroughly. He has an outstanding bedside manner was able to put my anxieties at ease.
Aug 20, 2023
5 out of 5
Dr Russell Farmer is the single best provider that I have ever had. His knowledge, Bedside manner, Patience and compassion are all top notch. I only wish I had been introduced to him sooner.
Aug 8, 2023
5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer always answers all my questions and is a great physicians. Everyone in the office is kind and compassionate.
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