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Dr. John Fahrbach, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.0 (24)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Fahrbach, MD

Dr. John Fahrbach, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fahrbach an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Fahrbach works at Practice in Buffalo, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Herniated Disc along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Fahrbach's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Dent Neurologic Group Llp
    40 George Karl Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 218-1000
  2. 2
    Buffalo Neurosurgery P.c.
    180 Park Club Ln Ste 100, Buffalo, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 839-9402
  3. 3
    Kaleida Health
    100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 859-3460
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    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Herniated Disc
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Herniated Disc
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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.
Herniated Disc
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Stenosis
Brain Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. John Fahrbach, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205045424
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Fahrbach, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fahrbach is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Fahrbach has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Fahrbach has seen patients for Herniated Disc, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fahrbach on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Fahrbach. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fahrbach.

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