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John Farrar

Neurology

John Farrar, MD

Co-Director, Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology Program; Professor of Epidemiology in Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics in Anesthesiology and Critical Care; Professor of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics in Neurology

Philadelphia, PA

John T. Farrar, MD, PhD, is a professor of Epidemiology, Neurology, and Anesthesia at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, with a subspecialty focus in pain medicine and neurology. He primarily treats patients with chronic pain conditions, including pelvic pain, and associated symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and reduced quality of life. As a psychiatrist and neurologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA, he serves adult populations, including those with complex, refra

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45+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Pain Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania — PhD, Epidemiology, 2000-2004
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Pain Medicine, 1987-1988
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) — Residency, Neurology, 1984-1987
  • Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1981-1983
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry — Class of 1981

Clinical Focus

Chronic Pain ManagementNeuropathic Pain

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Medicine

Languages

English

Experience

45+ years in practice