Meet Dr. Farr

Dr. Farr


Dr. Farr

Michael T. Farr, M.D. is a board certified general surgeon who joined Shore Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Hernia Institute of New Jersey in August 2022 immediately following completion of his general surgery residency. After earning his undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Farr received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and then completed residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ.

During his surgical training, Dr. Farr made the acquaintance of Dr. David Dupree, a
well-established surgeon in the Red Bank area. A shared commitment to quality care and strong work ethic were core values of both professionals, which led to Dr. Farr joining the practice.
Additionally, having grown up at the Jersey Shore, it was a natural decision to practice in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Dr. Farr is trained in all areas of general surgery. He is certified to perform robotic surgery utilizing the state of the art DaVinci surgical system, for hernia and gallbladder procedures.

Feeling a strong connection to the community, Dr. Farr takes great pride in caring for residents in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Helping people get back to a pain-free life where they can return to work and enjoy family time is at the heart of his efforts. Open communication is a key aspect of his care philosophy. He ensures that he and patients are on the same page every step of the way, with clear expectations and understanding from diagnosis to treatment planning and through recovery.

Dr. Farr has privileges at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank and Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

When he's not in the operating room or consulting with patients, Dr. Farr enjoys playing and coaching ice-hockey.

Licenses

June 2020 - present

NJ Medical License

Formal Education & Training:

July 2015 - June 2017

General Surgery Residency (Preliminary) Mark Hirko, MD, Chairman of Surgery, Program Director Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

July 2017 - Present

General Surgery Residency (Categorical) Dimitry Oleynikov MD, Chairman of Surgery Gregory Greco DO, Program Director

July 2021 - Present

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

Chief Resident

Aug 2011 - May 2015

Doctor of Medicine Cum Laude St. George's University School of Medicine; Grenada, West Indies

Aug 2005 - May 2009

Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences: Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Professions Cum Laude Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton, FL

Manuscripts/Journal Publications:

Boyan W, Farr M, George's R. Angiosarcoma fifteen years after lumpectomy and radiation therapy; a case report. 2014. Published in International Journal of Surgery Case Reports December, 2014. PMID: 25437669

Boyan W, Dinallo A, Farr M, Protyniak B, Goldfarb M. Who's ordering the CT anyway? A study on the magnitude of CT scan use for suspected acute appendicitis. Published in American Surgeon April 2015. PMID: 27097614

Boyan W, Farr M, Klepner S, Paragi, P, Kopelan, A, Clarke, K. A month for gall bladder cancer: A Case Report of Four Gallbladder Cancers over a 30-day period at a Community Hospital. Published in World Journal of Oncology 2015. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/wjon951w

Boyan W, Shea B, Farr M, Kohli M, Ginalis E. Tubular carcinoma of the breast; A single institution's experience of a favorable prognosis. Published in American Surgeon June 2016. PMID: 27305881

Lee Ramos J, Farr M, Shin SH, Ahmed N. Atraumatic splenic rupture in young adult following cocaine use. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019; 65:168-170. Doi: 10.1016.j.ijscr.2019.10.081. Epub 2019 Nov 3. PMID: PMC6849116

Academic Presentations: Oral/Podium

Boyan W, Dinallo A, Farr M, Protyniak B, Goldfarb M. Who's ordering the CT anyway? A study on the magnitude of CT scan use for suspected acute appendicitis. 2014. Presented at Academic Surgical Congress, Las Vegas, NV. Feb 3, 2015

Academic Presentations: Poster

Boyan W, Shea B, Farr M, Kohli M, Ginalis E. Tubular carcinoma of the breast; A single institution's experience of a favorable prognosis. Poster presentation American Society of Clinical Oncology; Breast Cancer Symposium. September 25, 2015

Zhong N, Farr M, Squillaro A, Vemula R. Complex Reconstruction of Radiation Induced Thoraco-abdominal Wall Wound. Poster presentation NJ Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting April 2018

Honors & Awards:

March 2009

Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association Academic All-American

Certifications:

June 2015

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

June 2016

Advanced Trauma Life Support

October 5, 2015

ECFMG Certificate #08839318 Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

Professional Societies:

American College of Surgeons

Medical Student Member July 2014 - June 2015
Resident Member July 2015 - present

Languages:

English

Extracurricular Activities

2005 - 2009

Florida Atlantic University Ice-Hockey Club

2006 - 2009

Club President and Team Captain

2012 - 2013

SGU Orphanage Student Organization

August 2007

International Student Volunteer: New Zealand

September 2014 - March 2015

NJ Titans Bantam AAA Minor Assistant Ice-Hockey Coach

September 2015 - February 2016

Brick Hockey Club Bantam AA Assistant Ice-Hockey Coach

September 2019 - present

Jersey City Capitals Ice-Hockey Assistant Coach

November 2021 - present

St. Peter's Prep Varsity Ice-Hockey Assistant Coach