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Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS

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(Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS)
Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Temple University School of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: colorectal cancer, melanoma, robotic surgery, and more.
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS is a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

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Office Locations

333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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8835 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Some issues Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The major concern with skin cancer is that it will spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic channels or the blood stream, said Jeffrey Farma, the interim chair of surgery at Fox...”—"First lady Jill Biden had cancerous lesions removed from her skin: What to know about basal cell carcinoma", Philadelphia Inquirer, January 2023
“We are excited to realize the potential of what can be done for the patients represented by Cancer Study Group," said Jeffrey Farma, MD, FACS, chief of the division of general surgery at Fox Chase...”—"Cancer Study Group launches collaborative patient care effort with Fox Chase Cancer Center", Associated Press News, April 2022
“Jeffrey Farma, a surgical oncologist specializing in colon cancer at Fox Chase Cancer Center, noted that a third of adults age 50 and up are not up to date with screening, and a quarter have never...”—"Federal panel says colon cancer screening should start at 45, not 50, as the disease strikes ever-younger adults and even teens", Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lymph node procedures

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS had a list price for lymph node procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 353
lymph node procedures 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 108
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 186
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 22
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 5
Cancer 44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 353
excision 11
lymph node procedures 23
open surgery 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 127
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 29
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 34
Dementia 6
Cancer 45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 442
hospital care 49
inpatient care 49
lymph node procedures 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 304
Female 234
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 474
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 284
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 62
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Dementia 5
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 511
lymph node procedures 18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 165
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 38
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Dementia 4
Cancer 44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were lymph node procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 461
excision 14
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
lymph node procedures 30
open surgery 14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 169
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 268
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 30
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 4
Cancer 45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 576
excision 23
lymph node procedures 51
open surgery 23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 196
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 327
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 31
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 515
excision 13
hospital care 66
inpatient care 66
lymph node procedures 29
open surgery 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 187
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 302
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 28
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 393
excision 15
lymph node procedures 33
open surgery 15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 148
Female 139
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 29
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 9
Cancer 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 432
lymph node procedures 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 154
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 265
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 26
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 35
Dementia 7
Cancer 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 409
excision 21
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20
lymph node procedures 49
open surgery 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 170
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 274
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 23
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 4
Cancer 44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 338
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43
lymph node procedures 15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 137
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 222
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 25
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 33
Dementia 5
Cancer 44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated as a surgical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and open surgery.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 434
excision 16
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39
lymph node procedures 26
open surgery 16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 169
Female 144
Ethnicity
Black / African American 17
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 276
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 98
85 and over 31
Less than 65 26
65 to 74 158

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 5
Cancer 42

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Temple University Hospital (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fox Chase Cancer Center
TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 312 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $4,493
$4,493
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,265 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,332 		DA VINCI SP
$933
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $740
$740
Stryker Corporation $175 SPY-PHI SYSTEM
$175
LIFECELL CORPORATION $145 AlloDerm
$145
Other $630 Penumbra System
$130 		FYARRO
$116 		FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID
$102 		ERBITUX
$58 		Rubraca
$57 		Other
$168
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $4,740
Travel and Lodging $3,948
Food and Beverage $1,760

Research Payments

Dr. Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS has received 2 research payments totaling $4,800.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Farma is a specialist in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) in Philadelphia, PA. His clinical interests include stomach cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer). Dr. Farma is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center. Before completing his residency at Temple University Hospital, Dr. Farma attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Farma is rated highly by his patients. His distinctions include: Philadelphia Magazine; Top Doctors; and AAS/Colombian Surgical Association International Visiting Professorship Award. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Philadelphia, PA.

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