Diana L. Farmer, MD

Specialties

Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery

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English

Biography

Diana Farmer, M.D., is a pediatric and fetal surgeon with a lifetime of dedication to children with complex conditions. Shriners commitment to caring for all children without regard to financial status is what drove her to Shriners Children's. She has a research interest in curing disease before birth, and specifically studying ways to improve the outcomes for patients with spina bifida.

Dr. Farmer's father and grandfather were all part of Shriners' mission.

Pediatric Care

Specialties

Colorectal & Gastrointestinal (GI)
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

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More About Me

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery, General Surgery, Surgery - General
American Board of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery

Education and Training

Medical Education
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
6/30/1983

Internship
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
6/30/1986

Internship
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
United States of America
6/30/1987

Fellowship
UC San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
6/1/1989

Residency
UC San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
6/30/1993

Fellowship
Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, MI
7/1/1995

Academic Positions and Locations

Leadership and Memberships

2019-Present: Regent American College of Surgeons
2016-2017: President, American Association of Pediatric Surgeons

Editorial Positions

2012-2018: Editorial Board, Jama Surgery
Editorial Board, Journal Pediatric Surgery
Editorial Board, Fetal Therapy and Diagnosis

Awards and Honors

2020, Universitas 21 - Global Education
2012, National Academy of Medicine
2010, Royal College of Surgeons

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