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Dr. Russell Farmer, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Russell Farmer, MD
4.7 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Farmer, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Russell Farmer, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Russell Farmer, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Farmer graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Russell Farmer, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, KY and has 17 years experience. Dr. Farmer currently practices at UofL Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery and are affiliated with University of Louisville Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Norton Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Farmer has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farmer received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Farmer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Farmer is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Constipation
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Constipation
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Constipation
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Anorectal Fistula
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Cervix Carcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Repair of Rectocele
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Sagamore Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Colon & Rectal Surgery
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, Louisville, KY 40202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 583-8303
  2. 2 UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center
    529 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 562-4673

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4.7
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Nov 12, 2020
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Farmer and his staff. They all took really good care of me, before and after my surgery. Thank you! The UL nursing staff was also amazing.
Chris Calhoun — Nov 12, 2020
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Farmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farmer's profile.

Dr. Farmer frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Colorectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Farmer, MD is affiliated with University of Louisville Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Norton Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Farmer, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY

  • Baptist Health Hardin

    913 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY

  • Norton Hospital

    200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY