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 and Rectal Surgery
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-8303 Get Directions
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-8303 Get Directions
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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
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
Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
Contact Info
Locations
UofL Physicians – Colon and Rectal Surgery
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-8303
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center – Downtown529 Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-4673
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-6000
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