Dr. Derek Farr, DO

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4800 North Federal Highway 3rd Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
 

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Research Related Conditions
Injury
Tendonitis
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Gender
Male
Insurance Plans
Accepted
Aetna, Accepts Out of Network Plans, AAvMed, Workers Compensation, BEECH STREET, Vista, Careplus

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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Years Since
Graduation
9
Five-Star Recognition
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Group Practice
Kessler Sports Medicine Center
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Year Joined Practice
2006*
Title
Orthopedic Surgeon - Fellowship Trained*
State License Information
Licensed in Florida Licensed in Florida
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine is the field of medicine that treats sports-related injuries and many other issues regarding those involved in sports. A sports medicine physician works with athletes to prevent injury and illness, and to improve health and fitness. This specialist promotes the prevention of injury, and is knowledgeable in cardiology, orthopedics, exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, emergency medicine, and other fields.
 

Professional Experience

Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Osteopathic Association member (2000)
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics member (2001)
Arthroscopy Association of North America member (2005)
American Orthapaedic Society for Sports Medicine member (2006)
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association member (2006)
Participation in Clinical Trials
No*
Professional Interests
Sports Medicine
Physician Treats
Adult joint reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Injuries, Bunions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Wrist Pain), Failed total joint replacement, Femoro - acetabular impingement, Fractures, Frozen shoulder, Herniated discs, Impingement syndrome, Knee pain, Lower extremity trauma, Medial tibial stress syndrome, Meniscus tear, Multiple injuries, Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Diseases & Disorders, Neck pain, Nerve conduction disorder, ORIF wrist fractures, Osgood - Schlatter disease *
Physician Performs
Ankle surgery, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Surgeries, Arthroscopic joint surgery, Articular cartilage repair, Bone & joint replacement, Cartilage repair & restoration, Endoscopic carpal tunnel release, Hip replacements, Hip resurfacing, Knee replacements, Reconstruction of arthritic hip and knee, Reconstruction of arthritic knee and shoulder, SLAP repair of shoulder, Subcromial decompression *
 

Scheduling

Accepting New Patients
Yes*
Provides Patients With Access to a Nurse
No*
 
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