
Dr. John J. Farkas, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
716 Broad St Clifton NJ, 07013About
Dr. John Farkas is a gastroenterologist practicing in Clifton, NJ. Dr. Farkas specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Farkas performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1983
Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine 1983
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Constipation
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Gastroenterology, St. Joseph\'s Regional Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Former member of the American Gastroenterological Association
Articles and Publications
- Published in multiple medical journals throughout the course of his career
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being a simple person, as well as his mother\'s influence who was a registered nurse.
Hobbies / Sports
- Hapkido, Aiki Jiu Jitsu, Cheena di, Spending time with his three lovely grandchildren
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology
Dr. John J. Farkas, MD's Practice location
Practice At 716 Broad St
716 Broad St -Clifton, NJ 07013Get Direction
Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey
842 Clifton Ave Suite 6 -Clifton, New Jersey 07013Get Direction
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