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
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 1976 - 2023
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials
- Radiation Therapy With or Without Trastuzumab in Treating Women With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Who Have Undergone Lumpectomy Start of enrollment: 2008 Nov 10
- Chemotherapy With or Without Trastuzumab After Surgery in Treating Women With Invasive Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 06
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 19 citationsImproving 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 - 21 citationsBreast 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 - 15 citationsPhysical Activity After Breast Cancer Surgery: Does Depression Make Exercise Feel More Effortful than It Actually Is?Avelina C. Padin, Stephanie J. Wilson, Brittney E. Bailey, William B. Malarkey, Maryam B. Lustberg
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2019-06-01
Journal Articles
- Heterogeneity in Outcomes of Pathologic T1-2N1 Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: Looking Beyond Locoregional Failure RatesAlicia 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
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