William B. Farrar MD

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Medical Director, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute & Professor of Surgery, The Ohio State University

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1145 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43212
Phone+1 614-293-4040
Fax+1 614-293-3465

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Summary

Dr. William Farrar is a general surgeon based in Columbus, OH, with subspecialties in breast surgery and surgical oncology. He completed his medical training at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and his surgical residencies at Ohio State University Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Farrar is experienced in breast cancer treatment and has contributed to numerous publications, including updates in the NCCN guidelines widely cited in medical literature. He has been involved in clinical trials related to breast cancer and has received several honors such as America's Top Doctors and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1980 - 1982
Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1975 - 1980
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1975

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1976 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014

Clinical Trials

Radiation Therapy With or Without Trastuzumab in Treating Women With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Who Have Undergone Lumpectomy Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 10
COMPLETED
PHASE3
Chemotherapy With or Without Trastuzumab After Surgery in Treating Women With Invasive Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 08
COMPLETED
PHASE3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Guide Preoperative Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation in the Prone Position and Treatment Response in Clinical Stage 1 Hormone...
Sasha Beyer, Jeffrey Hawley, Yevgeniya Gokun, Vedat O Yildiz, Lai Wei
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2026-07-01
24 citations
Improving Goal Concordant Care Among 10 Leading Academic U.S. Cancer Hospitals: A Collaboration of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers.
Kristen K. McNiff, Michael A. Caligiuri, Nancy E. Davidson, William B. Farrar, Richard I. Fisher
The Oncologist. 2021-07-01
27 citations
Breast cancer survivors' satisfying marriages predict better psychological and physical health: A longitudinal comparison of satisfied, dissatisfied, and unmarried women.
M. Rosie Shrout, Megan E. Renna, Annelise A. Madison, Catherine M. Alfano, Stephen P. Povoski
Psycho-Oncology. 2021-01-04

Journal Articles

Heterogeneity in Outcomes of Pathologic T1-2N1 Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: Looking Beyond Locoregional Failure Rates
Alicia M Terando, Lonika Majithia, Jose G Bazan, Doreen M Agnese, Julia R White, Jessica L Wobb, William Farrar, Allison M Quick, Annals of Surgical Oncology

Press Mentions

Ohio State's James Cancer Hospital to Offer Treatment at Mount Carmel Grove CityNovember 24th, 2021
Mount Carmel Announces Affiliation with the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Its Grove City CampusNovember 23rd, 2021
Mercy Celebrates New Cancer AffiliationOctober 12th, 2021