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Dr. Richard Faro, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.4 (24)
Map Pin Small Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Faro, MD

Dr. Richard Faro, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Faro, completed a residency at CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY|Rush Presby St Lukes Med Ct. Patients rated Dr. Faro an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Faro works at Palm Beach Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with other offices in Port St Lucie, FL. 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. Faro's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Palm Beach Gardens
    3370 Burns Rd Ste 206, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 626-9801
  2. 2
    Bariatric Associates of Port St. Lucie
    900 SE Becker Rd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (772) 255-7550

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  • Jupiter Medical Center
  • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    • 52 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1073513446
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush Presby St Lukes
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY|Rush Presby St Lukes Med Ct
    Residency
    Internship
    • Suny Dwnst Medical Center|SUNY Dwnst Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery
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