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Dr. James Farmer, MD

Dr. James Farmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Farmer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Hospital for Special Surgery. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (42 reviews)

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535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Dr. Farmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farmer

3.5
42 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Multiple surgeries
I have osteoarthritis and it just takes its toll on my joints. My lifesaver is Dr. James Farmer, spinal surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC. DR. Farmer has performed multiple cervical and lumbar surgeries on me and has been my lifesaver. He not only cares about your physical problems, he addresses your emotional side also. Without going into detail, I had a major problem that could have caused me to have a huge surgery in my cervical spine but he talked with other surgeons and doctors and came up with a minimally invasive solution. He’s patient, caring and understanding. I have never felt rushed. He’s not a “cut” happy doctor. He takes his time to weigh options. I cannot recommend him enough. I trust him with my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Maryann D – Mar 19, 2022
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No I would not recommend Dr. Farmer and that is based on the results after my surgery and a total change in my initial impression of him. When I first met Dr. Farmer he was extremely nice, knowledgeable and felt I would be in good hands. A little over a year ago he preformed a lumber discectomy on me: Several months after my post-op visit I went back to see him as I was still in considerable pain. He had me have another MRI taken which he got the results almost immediately. After the MRI I had an appointment to see him in his office. After looking at them I will now quote what his response was: “There is nothing else I can do for you” From my initial impression of him I was in total shock with his response. He offered no other options and I felt he was totally unsympathetic to the pain I was still in. It had been approximately 15 months since my surgery and I am in the same pain as I was prior to my surgery,
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2020
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Worst surgeon I ever had almost died from complications do to his incompetence. Would never recommend him.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Ginger O’Reilly Va – Aug 19, 2020
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Due to developing a serious illness right after graduating from high school (I'm 40 now), I've seen countless specialists for one ailment or another. My experience with Dr. Farmer and the Hospital for Special Surgery has been beyond anything I could have expected. I underwent 4 years of surgeries and procedures with my previous doctors, and they couldn't diagnose my issue. Dr. Farmer quickly found my issue and after waking from my surgery they pain I'd gotten so used to was gone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Phil V. in West Bay Shore, NY – Oct 29, 2016
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My experionce with Dr Farmer is very bad . He is more of businessman than a doctor . He could not give my a simple consultation , sad if you don't won't to have a Sergery I simply refuse to serve you , turned his back and left . I was shocked . My name Joseph Abrams .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
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Joseph Abrams in Forest Hills, NY – Oct 26, 2016
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Very knowledgable and caring, spent more time with me than he had to. Back surgery went perfectly, best doctor and staff I could've found.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2016
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I have recommended Dr. Farmer to friends who have had similar back problems like mine. He did an OUTSTANDING surgery on me and I feel 25 years younger since the opp.No more pain. I can walk, run, play golf and basically enjoy life again. They don't come any better than him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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bruce paterson in Tenafly, NJ – Jun 12, 2016
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Dr. James Farmer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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