
Overview
Dr. Buckminster J. Farrow graduated magna cum laude from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (UTMB) where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also was a postdoctoral research fellow in surgery and received his Master’s of Medical Science at UTMB. Board certified in surgery, Dr. Farrow has practiced medicine in Houston, Katy and the surrounding areas since 2006. His clinical interests include hernia repair, minimally invasive abdominal surgery, gallbladder surgery, skin and soft tissue surgery and cancer surgery. He provides state-of-the-art compassionate care to patients 14 years and older. Dr. Farrow believes in being an advocate for his patients. He takes the time needed to listen to each patient to truly understand how he can best help them and recommends surgery only when it is the best option. His goal is to provide the very best care, so that his patients live longer, healthier and happier lives. Honored as the 2012 Physician of the Year at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Dr. Farrow was named one of the best general surgeons in 2014 by Houstonian magazine and the best general surgeon in 2015 by Living magazine. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society. A Houston resident, Dr. Farrow and his wife have three children. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, sampling wines, reading and, most of all, spending time with his family.
Dr. Farrow is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Buckminster Farrow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Buckminster Farrow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Buckminster Farrow by calling their office at 713-772-1200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Buckminster Farrow a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Buckminster Farrow is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Buckminster Farrow specialize in?
While Dr. Buckminster Farrow is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Buckminster Farrow accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckminster Farrow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-772-1200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Farrow isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Farrow isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Farrow isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Farrow isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Farrow isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Farrow isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Farrow isAdvanced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Farrow isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Farrow isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Farrow isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Farrow isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Farrow isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Farrow isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.

