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Dr. Buckminster Farrow, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (25)
Map Pin Small Katy, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Buckminster Farrow, MD

Dr. Buckminster Farrow, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Katy, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. Dr. Farrow, completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Patients rated Dr. Farrow an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Farrow works at Houston Surgery in Katy, TX with other offices in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Farrow's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sarva Skin Center Pllc
    23920 Katy Fwy Ste 410, Katy, TX 77494 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 772-1200
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Memorial City Office
    920 Frostwood Dr Ste 620, Houston, TX 77024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 772-1200
  3. 3
    Southwest Surgical Associates
    915 Gessner Rd Ste 670, Houston, TX 77024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 772-1200
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Southwest Surgical Associates - Memorial City
    915 Gessner Rd Ste 670, Houston, TX 77024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 693-3500
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Houston Methodist West Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Inguinal Hernia
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Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ventral Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
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    • Anthem
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Coventry Health Care
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    • Humana Health Plan of Texas
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Buckminster Farrow, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1477658748
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Michigan
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Farrow has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Farrow on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Farrow. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Farrow.

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