Michael S. Farrell
Experienced in Compartment Syndrome

Dr. Michael S. Farrell

Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG General, Bariatric And Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, 
Allentown, PA 

Experienced in Compartment Syndrome
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG General, Bariatric And Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | I make every medical decision with a constant reminder to “do the right thing.” My goal as a trauma surgeon and critical care doctor is to be safe while striving toward your best outcome. I also recognize that outcome is determined by your goals, a fact I will always respect as I do all I can to help you reach them. | Why I entered medicine | I was exposed to medicine at an early age because of family illnesses. I was amazed how a team could save a life and have such a large impact on both the patient and the family. I chose acute care surgery because I believed I could have the greatest impact through its balance of trauma/emergency surgery and critical care. | Community involvement | I am new to the Lehigh Valley, but my wife is from Souderton. After a few years in California we are excited to get involved here. | Personal interests | I love spending time with family and being outdoors. I am always looking toward the next adventure with my wife as we travel in pursuit of great food, coffee and views. When I’m not traveling, you can find me hiking, working in the yard, trying out a new recipe, or watching hockey or football.

Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Compartment Syndrome.

Graduate Institution
Geisinger Commonwealth School Of Medicine, Master Of Science (MS), 2010
Residency
Surgery (General Surgery), Christiana Care Teaching Hospitals, Newark, DE- 2019
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
Fellowships
Surgical Critical Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA- 2020
Acute Care Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA- 2021
Hospital Affiliations
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Capital Blue Cross
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Gateway Health Plan
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Independent Health
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  • POS
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-1350

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


36 Total Publications

Surgical management of incarcerated and strangulated inguinal hernias requiring urgent surgical intervention: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Surgical management of incarcerated and strangulated inguinal hernias requiring urgent surgical intervention: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Journal: The journal of trauma and acute care surgery
Published: July 17, 2025
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