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Dr. William Farmer, MD

Dr. William Farmer, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. William Farmer, MD is a family medicine physician in Hamden, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

2447 Whitney Ave Ste 2A Hamden, CT 06518
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Farmer specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Farmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farmer

3.8
46 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
65%
65%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
24%
24%

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great doctor
He goes out of his way to help you. He seems very old school where he cares more about the patient care and getting to know someone than making boat loads of money like how medical industry has become. Wish there were more doctors like him. really appreciate him and how much work he puts in
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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Very Kind
He goes out of his way to help you. He seems very old school where he cares more about the patient care and getting to know someone than making boat loads of money like how medical industry has become. Wish there were more doctors like him. really appreciate him and how much work he puts in
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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CTs best kept secret
Dr. Farmer is an amazing doctor. When I meet with him I feel like I am his only patient and all his doctor brain knowledge is for me. He listens, he asks the right leading questions, he is realistic. He is real chill, like he has a calming effect. His nurses and front office people are super friendly. I plan on growing old with Dr. Farmer!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 11, 2025
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terrible doctor
misdiagnosis and very very condescending
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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none – Jun 17, 2024
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Best General Practitioner
Dr. Farmer combines old fashioned doctor manners while utilizing modern science very well. He spends time with patients. Asks questions about conditions, background, life issues to get a better sense of what’s going on and their potential impacts on your condition. He subscribes best medicines for your conditions and makes holistic recommendations as well. I have dropped other specialist doctors over the years because Dr. Farmer has been able to help my specific medical conditions wholly and knows what’s going on. I have been going to him since the early 2000’s I have recommended him to families, friends and colleagues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David Riccio – Jul 14, 2022
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Dr. Farmer always takes his time with me and explains any health issues going on and how we can address them. He is very knowledgeable but also has a great bedside manner and shows kindness and concern.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Ginny Mahoney – Apr 30, 2021
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I can hear again thanks to Dr. Farmer! He quickly and painlessly cleaned out the impacted ear wax in both ears. He has long been our family physician. He is caring and you never feel rushed in his office. Very friendly and competent staff as well.
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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Lisa W. – Apr 20, 2021
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After leaving my other provider, I was looking for a provider with humanity and did not treat medicine like a money-making machine. I found him with doctor farmer and I am so grateful. Thanks for being one of the good ones
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
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2021
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Absolutely the best doctor. He is a doctor that actually listens to you!
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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Jovan Savin – Jun 30, 2020
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Never got to speak let alone be examined by him. His office personnel decided that he would not speak with me as I was not his patient. Further, The YOUNG WOMAN hung up the phone when I asked if she were his 'personal' secretary as opposed to medical scheduling secty. Further, "we are not accepting Medicare", REALLY?????
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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G. Dom Passarelli – Jun 25, 2019
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Never informed of important test results. Would not give me medical records. Office manager told my dad's neurologist they did not have a pertinent test result. I got it myself.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 12, 2019
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Absolutely LOVE Dr. Farmer!!?? He is a doctor that actually LISTENS to you!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2019
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I was refused service for not providing my Social Security Number.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 12, 2018
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He should lose his license .. he has no regard for his staff!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2018
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Dr. Farmer was pleasant on the phone. I went to see him solely to get a prescription that I had been using for years for depression. He didn't ask me about my current moods or symptoms, or any coping mechanisms. Instead, he suggested that I think about weaning off of the medication in the near future and making sure I had god in my life. I couldn't believe a doctor was telling me to get off of my medication and find god.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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new haven, ct – Sep 26, 2017
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Did not see dr. William .had to wait 3 weeks in pain to see the dr and when I arrived they said they do not accept my insurance even though I confirmed with my insurance before I booked the appointment
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Weam Hasan in Middletown, CT – Sep 07, 2017
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Great bedside manner. Very thorough and considers whole body, not individual systems. Doesn't rush. Cares. Honest. Straight forward.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Seymour, CT – Mar 01, 2017
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He is a great doctor. My entire family goes to him and we have recommended him to many other families. He is professional, kind, and very thorough with every patient.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Kristin in Hamden, CT – Feb 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Farmer, MD is a family medicine physician in Hamden, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Dartmouth School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2447 Whitney Ave Ste 2A Hamden, CT 06518
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Office2447 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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