Overview
Dr. Farra is a fellowship trained endocrine surgeon who specializes in treating diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Thyroid Surgery: Thyroid cancer (papillary thyroid carcinoma, follicular thyroid carcinoma, and medullary thyroid carcinoma), multinodular goiter, thyroid nodules, and Graves' disease. Parathyroid Surgery: Primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid adenoma, secondary hyperparathyroidism, tertiary hyperparathyroidism, and parathyroid cancer (parathyroid carcinoma). Dr. Farra specializesin minimally-invasive parathyroidectomy. Adrenal Surgery: Adrenal nodules (adrenocortical adenoma, aldosteronoma (Conns Syndrome), Cushing's syndrome, incidentaloma, pheochromocytoma), adrenal cancer (adrenocortical carcinoma), and extraadrenal pheochromocytoma (paraganglioma). Dr. Farra specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive adrenal surgery. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) syndromes.
Dr. Farra is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Farra is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Josefina C. Farra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Josefina C. Farra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Josefina C. Farra by calling their office at 305-243-4444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Josefina C. Farra a top-rated expert for Follicular Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Josefina C. Farra is classified as an Distinguished expert for Follicular Thyroid Cancer, 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. Josefina C. Farra specialize in?
While Dr. Josefina C. Farra is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Josefina C. Farra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Josefina C. Farra has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Follicular Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Josefina C. Farra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Josefina C. Farra accept my insurance?
Dr. Josefina C. Farra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-4444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Farra isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Farra isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Farra isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Farra isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Farra isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Farra isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Farra isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Farra isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.