Dr. Hector Marcelo Farela, MD
Internist
9400 Turkey Lake Rd Orlando FL, 32819About
Dr. Hector Farela is an internist practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Farela specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Farela provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Evangelical University of El Salvador School of Medicine medical degree 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Get to know Internist Dr. Hector Marcelo Farela, who serves patients in Florida.
With a focus on internal medicine and hospital medicine, Dr. Farela is a proficient internist who is licensed to practice medicine in Kansas, Florida, and Oklahoma.
Currently, he is affiliated with a number of hospitals and medical centers in these states, including Orlando Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Palm Coast, West Florida Hospital, Hays Medical Center, Salina Regional Health Center, Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, Ascension St. John Medical Center, and Ascension St. John Jane Phillips.
Educated in El Salvador, Dr. Farela graduated with his medical degree from Evangelical University of El Salvador School of Medicine in 2004. Upon relocating to the United States, he performed his internship at Raritan Bay Medical Center in New Jersey, and his residency in internal medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida.
Before long, he attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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