Russell W. Farmer, M.D. healthcare provider in Louisville, KY for Colon & Rectal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Oncology, Cancer Care, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Russell W. Farmer, M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Oncology, Cancer Care, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Areas of Interest

Colon and Rectal Cancer | Fecal Incontinence | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-8303
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Overall Rating
5 out of 5
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Russell W. Farmer, M.D.

Russell W. Farmer, M.D. is a colon and rectal surgeon with UofL Physicians. He is also part of the colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team at UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. His areas of interest include colon and rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, inflammatory bowel disease and laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Farmer received his medical degree from the University of Texas. He completed his residency in general surgery and fellowship in colon and rectal surgery, both at the University of Louisville.

Education & Training

M.D.
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston | Houston | 2007
Fellowship
University of Louisville Hospital | Colon and Rectal Surgery | Louisville | 2014
Residency
University of Louisville Hospital | General Surgery | Louisville | 2013

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Colon and Rectal Cancer | Fecal Incontinence | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery

School of Medicine

Assistant Professor

Department of Surgery

Patient Comments

Oct 29, 2024

5 out of 5
Everyone in the office was nice and attentive. He (Russell Farmer, MD) and his team were very thorough with diagnosis and treatment explanations. They were sure that they put my mind at ease before leaving. The entire office was very personable.

Oct 27, 2024

5 out of 5
Great surgeon (Russell Farmer, MD), friendly, and knowledgeable.

Sep 17, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer was great & explained clearly his plan for me ! Very happy with my visit!

Sep 8, 2024

5 out of 5
I appreciated being seen and treated for my health problem Dr Farmer is the best. Took excellent care of me I would recommend him to everyone. I thank God for giving him the knowledge to handle my health problem.

Sep 8, 2024

5 out of 5
Russell Farmer is the best at what he does. Everyone around him are good as well. Dr. Farmer operated on me back in 2015 where two other doctors said it can't be done. So I hold Dr. Farmer in high regards and I've expressed this with him several times.

Jun 18, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer and his staff are knowledgeable, but also caring and loving. Never saw this sort of compassion with such skill. He diagnosed and surgically fixed a problem. What a gifted man.

Jun 17, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer was very comforting and assuring that he will help me. Thankful I found someone like him. An expert in his field.

May 29, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He got us in at our appointment time and spent ample time with us. He is the first doctor we have taken our daughter to who seemed to know and understand what was going on with her. He listened and gave us valuable information. He was kind and respectful. We are thankful for him!

May 28, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer did an excellent job.

May 15, 2024

4.56 out of 5
Dr. Farmer is an amazing doctor; he had my trust from the beginning and have felt like family to me thru all that has happened.

May 12, 2024

5 out of 5
It is obvious that Dr. Farmer is a good man as well as an excellent doctor.

May 12, 2024

5 out of 5
I always have great service at Dr. Farmers office!

May 12, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer and his staff were exactly what I would want from every other professional I encounter skilled, personable, & caring!

Apr 14, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr Farmer is the best. Quick with a good joke, but serious when he needs to be. We need more Doctors like him.

Apr 7, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer has been excellent in caring for me. He is very kind and caring and I would highly recommend him.

Mar 17, 2024

5 out of 5
I Love Dr Farmer! He Is a very personable, caring, understanding, very Informative, and patient, physician I have ever met. Everyone we come across in this practice are helpful and nice.

Mar 17, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr Farmer is unique in the healthcare world. He cares about the patient and is knowledgeable. Quite comforting in this crazy healthcare industry.

Feb 11, 2024

5 out of 5
I love Dr Farmer and his team; He has worked tirelessly over the years of surgeries, to give me a better quality of life.

Jan 14, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Farmer answered all my concerns very well. I was nervous about my condition but he made me feel at ease.

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