Dr. D. Gregory Farwell, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Otolaryngologist

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Dr. D. Gregory Farwell is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who brings more than three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in 1995. With 32 years of dedicated experience in his field, Dr. Farwell focuses on complex surgical conditions affecting the head and neck region. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Farwell practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating serious conditions including head and neck cancer, oral cancer, and thyroid cancer. His surgical expertise includes cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, collagen injections, and advanced da Vinci robotic head and neck surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.7

16 Ratings
32 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
7 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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His team seems inadequate and his motives unclear.

April 25th, 2018

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Dr. Farwell is a world class surgeon and leader in the specialty of Otolaryngology. I cannot praise Dr. Farwell and his team enough for the exceptional care I received before, during and following my surgery for the removal of a parotid tumor. I highly recommend Dr. Farwell! He is caring, thorough and takes time to consult and respond to patients' questions/concerns. Wonderful bedside manners and an extraordinarily talented surgeon.

July 20th, 2017

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Dr Farwell was amazing. Diagnosis was accurate and his ability to communicate clearly was appreciated. He updated my family and friends during my eight hour plus surgery. He has a great sense of humor and had so much compassion before and after surgery. Excellent Surgeon!

February 16th, 2017

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I had a larenjectomy and he did a great job I would trust him any day of the week he is lacking a sense of humor but I'm fine with it I was there for his skills not his bed side manor and he is a very skilled surgeon

July 12th, 2016

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Both surgeries on my neck were challenging and perfectly executed.

October 7th, 2015

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Dr Farwell is knowledgable but he is also somewhat cold and matter of fact. I would not feel comfortable having him as a surgeon. Also, in the back of my mind, I'm wondering if his surgery recommendations are in his best interest or in mine.

February 11th, 2015

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He performed a miracle in the operating room. He preserved my abilities to speak and to swallow in an extremely challenging surgery.

November 11th, 2013

Dr. D. Gregory Farwell

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 316-5151


Dr. D. Gregory Farwell, MD	Dr. Cecelia E. Schmalbach	Dr. Arash Bahrami, DO	Dr. Ahmed M. Soliman
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (16 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.1 (28 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience		35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks Spanish, English
Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Darby , PA	Meadowbrook , PA
Med School: Washington University School of Medicine	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: University of North Texas Health Science Center Medicine	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Allergies
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Facial Trauma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Loss
Maxillofacial Surgery
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
Polyps
Smell Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health1995

Medical School

Washington University School of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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