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Dr. Alan Farwell, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 69
Dr. Alan Farwell, MD
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Dr. Alan Farwell, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Alan Farwell, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 69
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Alan Farwell, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Farwell graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS. Dr. Alan Farwell, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Boston, MA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Farwell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boston Medical Center. At present, Dr. Farwell received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Farwell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Farwell is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    732 Harrison Ave Fl 2, Boston, MA 02118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 638-7470
  2. 2 Boston University Medical Center
    88 East Newton St, Boston, MA 02118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 638-8873
  3. 3 Boston Medical Center
    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (857) 654-1000
  4. 4 Office
    720 Harrison Ave Ste 801, Boston, MA 02118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 638-7470

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3.3
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1 Star (4)

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Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Farwell has been working with my hashimoto's for more than a decade. I have to change doses, medication, and have other issues as well. He has always been attentive and responsive to my needs, concerns and issues as a patient.
MA — Sep 28, 2016
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS
    1984
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Farwell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farwell's profile.

Dr. Alan Farwell, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Farwell, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boston Medical Center

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA