Dr. Christopher Farrar M.D.
Hospitalist
6800 State Route 162 Maryville IL, 62062About
Dr. Christopher Farrar is a hospitalist practicing in Maryville, IL. Dr. Farrar specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Farrar manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Farrar works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Pneumonia
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