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Dr. Russell Ware Farmer M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(15)
Dept Of Surgery School Of Medicine, Louisville KY, 40292
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4/5

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Dr. Russell Farmer is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Farmer specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Farmer often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

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Dept Of Surgery School Of Medicine, -
Louisville, KY 40292
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New patients: 502-583-8303
Fax: 502-584-0302

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Dr. Russell Ware Farmer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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