
Overview
Dr. Farrell is a board-certified general surgeon. He attended Jefferson Medical College, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Farrell is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Farrell is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Dr. Farrell is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy J. Farrell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy J. Farrell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Timothy J. Farrell by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Timothy J. Farrell a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy J. Farrell 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. Timothy J. Farrell specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy J. Farrell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Timothy J. Farrell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timothy J. Farrell has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy J. Farrell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timothy J. Farrell accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy J. Farrell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Farrell isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- HerniaDr. Farrell isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Farrell isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Farrell isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Farrell isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- ColostomyDr. Farrell isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Farrell isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Farrell isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Farrell isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Farrell isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Farrell isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast InfectionDr. Farrell isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Farrell isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Farrell isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
