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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)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 606-1591

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Farmer is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Farmer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Farmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farmer

3.5

42 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maryann D – Mar 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ginger O’Reilly Va – Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phil V. in West Bay Shore, NY – Oct 29, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph Abrams in Forest Hills, NY – Oct 26, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 18, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
bruce paterson in Tenafly, NJ – Jun 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

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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Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
1
Han Jo Kim MD PC541 E 71st St Fl 4 New York, NY 10021
2
Mark Drakos MD PLLC333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 101 Uniondale, NY 11553
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Doylestown Hospital

    595 W State St
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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