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Dr. Russell Farmer, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.7 (24)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Russell Farmer, MD

Dr. Russell Farmer, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from U Of Tx Med Sch At Houston and is affiliated with University Of Louisville Hospital, CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital, Uofl Health Jewish Hospital, Norton Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin and Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Farmer an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Farmer works at UofL Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery in Louisville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation and Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Farmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UofL Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 583-8303
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    UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center
    529 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 562-4673

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • University Of Louisville Hospital
  • CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital
  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital
  • Norton Hospital
  • Baptist Health Hardin
  • Breckinridge Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Russell Farmer, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1699981191
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • U Of Tx Med Sch At Houston
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Farmer works at UofL Physicians ‚Äì Colon & Rectal Surgery in Louisville, KY. View the full address on Dr. Farmer’s profile.

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

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Farmer. 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. Farmer.

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