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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Farrell for his warmth, attentiveness, and personal concern, noting that he takes ample time to listen and makes them feel heard. Reviewers highlight his thoroughness, clear explanations, timely follow-up calls about labs and questions, and his coordination with other providers and support services. Visits can be lengthy, but patients say they appreciate the meticulous, holistic care and confidently recommend him for geriatric and complex care needs.
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5.0
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58 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Family & Preventive Medicine
-Adjunct Associate Professor Internal Medicine -Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Geriatrics
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Philosophy - Dartmouth College | A.B. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Massachusetts Medical School | M.D. |
| Internship | Family Medicine - Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island | Intern |
| Residency | Family Medicine - Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island | Resident |
| Fellowship | Geriatrics - Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital | Fellow |
| Research Fellow | Geriatrics - Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital | Research Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Ouellet J, Sanders N, Farrell TW, Ben R, Brown M, Soares S, Tinetti (2025). Alignment of the ACGME Milestones for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents with a Curriculum in Priorities-Aligned Decision-Making. Academic Medicine,
- Timothy W. Farrell MD, AGSF, Beth B. Hogans MS (Biomath.), MD, PhD, Lauren Moo MD, Robin Jump MD, PhD, Alayne Markland DO, MSc, Cathy Alessi MD, Steven Barczi MD, Taissa Bej MS, Robert A. Bonomo MD, Jorie Butler PhD, G. Paul Eleazer MD, FACP, AGSF, Pamela Flinton MLS, MAAL, AHIP, Randall W. Rupper MD, MPH, Mark A. Supiano MD, AGSF, Marianne Shaughnessy PhD, AGPCNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, on behalf of the GRECC Directors Associatio (2024). Impact of Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers: Incubators of innovation in geriatrics. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 72(11), 3315-3326.
- Brenner R, Cole L, Towsley GL, Farrell T (2023). Adults without advocates and the unrepresented: A narrative review of terminology and settings. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 9, 1-8.
- Neuberger K, Brownson K, McCrary H, Beckstrom J, Darelli-Anderson A, Farrell TW, Brooke BS, Smith (2022). Improving Healthcare Transitions of Surgical Care Through an Inter-Professional Education Elective . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 70(3), E11-E14.
- Ohtake P, Bennie S, Umland E, Shrader S, Hageman H, Blue A, Breitbach A, Farrell TW, Haas R, Greer A, Johnston K, Mauldin M, Nickol DR, Pfeifle A, Brandt (2022). Organizational Structure and Resources of IPE Programs in the United States: A National Survey¿ (accepted for publication 12/6/21). Journal of interprofessional education & practice, 26,
- Farrell TW, Butler JM, Towsley GL, Telondis JL, Supiano KP, Stephens CE, Nelson NM, May AL, Edelman L (2022). Communication disparities between nursing home team members. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(10), 5975.
- Farrell TW, Volden TA, Butler JM, Eleazer GP, Rupper RW, Echt KV, Shaughnessy M, Supiano M (2022). Age-friendly care in the Veterans Health Administration: Past, present, and future. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
- Farrell TW, Greer AG, Bennie S, Hageman H, Pfeifle (2022). Academic Health Centers and the Quintuple Aim of Health Care. Academic Medicine,
- Farrell TW, Hung WW, Unroe KT, Brown TR, Furman CD, Jih J, Karani R, Mulhausen P, Nápoles AM, Nnodim JO, Upchurch G, Whittaker CF, Kim A, Lundebjerg NE, Rhodes R (2022). Exploring the intersection of structural racism and ageism in healthcare. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 70(12), 3366-3377.
- Dassel K, Moye J, Edelman L, Catlin C, Farrell T (2021). I worry about this patient EVERY day”: Geriatrics Clinicians’ Challenges in Caring for Unrepresented Older Adults. Journal of applied gerontology,
- Major AB, Naik AD, Farrell T (2021). Finding a voice for the accidentally unbefriended. JAMA internal medicine,
- Farrell TW, Case G, Cantarini S, Holsti M, Hopf HW, Iwasa J, Keefe K (2021). A soundboard approach to facilitate effective feedback to health professions trainees. .
- Farrell TW, Ferrante LE, Brown T, Francis L, Widera E, Rhodes R, Rosen T, Hwang U, Witt LJ, Thothala N, Liu SW, Vitale CA, Braun UK, Stephens C, Saliba (2020). AGS Position Statement: Resource Allocation Strategies and Age-Related Considerations in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
- Farrell TW, Brown T, Francis L, Ferrante LE, Widera E, Rhodes R, Rosen T, Hwang U, Witt LJ, Thothala N, Liu SW, Vitale CA, Braun UK, Stephens C, Saliba (2020). Rationing Limited Health Care Resources in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond: Ethical Considerations Regarding Older Adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
- Hart SE, Turner K, Farrell T (2020). An interprofessional community-based complex care course grounded in social determinants of health. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
- Farrell TW, Catlin C, Chodos AH, Naik AD, Widera E, Moye (2019). Caring for unbefriended older adults and adult orphans: A clinician survey. Clinical gerontologist, 44(4), 494-503.
- Foley KT, Farrell TW, Salzman B, Colburn JL, Kumar C, Rottman-Sagebiel R, Wagner LM, Abrams J, Chang (2019). Learning to lead: Reflections from the Tideswell-AGS-ADGAP Emerging Leaders in Aging Program Scholars. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(3), 434-436.
- Rosenberg LJ, Butler JM, Caprio AJ, Rhodes RL, Braun UK, Vitale CA, Periyakoil VS, Farrell T (2019). Results from a survey of American Geriatrics Society Members' Views on Physician-Assisted Suicide. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
- Leiser CL, Smith KR, VanDerslice JA, Glotzback JP, Farrell TW, Hanson H (2019). Evaluation of the Sex- and Age-Specific Effects of PM2.5 on Hospital Readmission in the Presence of the Competing Risk of Mortality in the Medicare Population of Utah 1999-2009. Journal of clinical medicine, 8, 2114.
- Sager Z, Catlin C, Connors H, Farrell T, Teaster P, Moye (2019). Making end-of-life care decisions for older adults subject to guardianship. 27(1), 1-33.
- Farrell TW, Luptak MK, Supiano KP, Pacala JT, De Lisser (2018). State of the science: Interprofesssional approaches to aging, dementia, and mental health. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 66(S1), S40-S47.
- Farrell TW, Supiano KP, Wong B, Luptak MK, Luther B, Andersen TC, Wilson R, Wilby F, Yang R, Pepper GA, Brunker C (2017). Individual versus team performance in formulating care transition plans: A randomised study of traines from five professional groups. . Journal of interprofessional care,
- Farrell, T.W., Widera, E., Rosenberg, L., Rubin, C.D., Naik, A.D., Braun, U., Torke, A., Li, I., Vitale, C., & Shega, J (2016). AGS position statement: Making medical treatment decisions for unbefriended older adults. Advance online publication. Available: http://geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbstract/treatment-decisions-unbefriended-older-adults/CL024. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
- Tomoaia-Cotisel A, Farrell TW, Solberg L et a (2016). Implementation of Care Management: An Analysis of Recent AHRQ Research. . Medical care research and review, 75(1), 46-65.
- Farrell TW, Tomoaia-Cotisel A, Scammon D, Brunisholz K, Kim J, Day J, Gren L, Wallace S, Gunning K, Tabler J, Magill M (2015). Impact of an integrated transition management program in primary care on hospital readmissions. Journal for healthcare quality, 37(1), 81-92.
- American Geriatrics Society Ethics Committe (2015). American Geriatrics Society care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults position statement. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 63, 423-426.
- Shield RR, Farrell TW, Campbell SE, Nanda A, Wetle (2014). Professional Development and Exposure to Geriatrics: Medical Student Perspectives From Narrative Journals. Gerontology & geriatrics education, 36(2), 144-160.
- Scammon DL, Tomoaia-Cotisel A, Day RL, Day J, Kim J, Waitzman NJ, Farrell TW, Magill M (2014). Connecting the dots and merging meaning: using mixed methods to study primary care delivery transformation. Health services research, 48(6 Pt 2), 2181-2207.
- Scammon DL, Tabler J, Brunisholz K, Gren LH, Kim J, Tomoaia-Cotisel A, Day J, Farrell TW, Waitzman NJ, Magill MK (2014). Organizational culture associated with provider satisfaction. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 27(2), 219-228.
- Tabler J, Scammon DL, Kim J, Farrell T, Tomoaia-Cotisel (2014). Patient care experiences and perceptions of the patient-provider relationship: a mixed method study. Patient experience journal, 1(1), 75-87.
- Farrell TW, Shield RR, Wetle T, Nanda A, Campbell S (2013). Preparing to care for an aging population: medical student reflections on their clinical mentors within a new geriatrics curriculum. Gerontology & geriatrics education, 34(4), 393-408.
- Nanda A, Farrell TW, Shield R, Tomas M, Campbell SE, Wetle (2013). Medical students' recognition and application of geriatrics principles in a new curriculum. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 61(3), 434-439.
- Saffel-Shrier S, Gunning K, Van Hala S, Farrell T, Lehmann W, Miniclier (2012). Residency redesign to accomodate growing trends in geriatrics: an RC-FM variance to establish a patient-centered medical home in an assisted living facility. Family medicine, 44(2), 128-131.
- Shield RR, Farrell TW, Nanda A, Campbell SE, Wetle (2012). Integrating geriatrics into medical school: student journaling as an innovative strategy for evaluating curriculum. The Gerontologist, 52(1), 98-110.
- George P, Farrell TW, Griswold M (2012). Hearing loss: help for the young and old. The Journal of family practice, 61(5), 268-77.
- Farrell TW, Campbell S, Nanda A, Shield R, Wetle (2008). Evaluating geriatrics in the medical school curriculum: using student journals. Medicine and health, Rhode Island, 91(12), 378-81.
- Farrell T, Tuya (2008). Nutrition in the older adult. Medicine and health, Rhode Island, 91(2), 65-66.
- Durand M, Kolpak A, Farrell T, Elliot NA, Shao W, Brown M, Volkert M (2007). The OXR domain defines a conserved family of eukaryotic oxidation resistance proteins. BMC cell biology, 28(8), 13.
- Bennie S, Greer AG, Farrell TW, Hageman H, Pfeifle A The Slow Creep Back: Threats and Opportunities for IPE Posed by COVID-19. Journal of allied health,
Review
- Farrell T (2011). Review of a geriatric health literacy workshop for medical students and residents. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59(12), 2347-2349.
- Farrell T (2011). Review of "depression in the elderly - simulated patient small group activity". Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 60(1), 142-144.
Book Chapter
- Canham SL and Farrell TW. (2024). "Age-friendly voices in the pursuit of an age-friendly ecosystem." Age-Friendly Ecosystems: Environments for Equitable Aging by Design.
Commentary
- Farrell TW, Ozbolt JA, Silvia J, George (2013). Curbside consultation: caring for colleagues, VIPs, friends, and family members. American family physician, 87(11), 793-795.
Editorial
- Farrell T (2023). Ageism as a barrier to eliciting what matters: A call for multigenerational action to confront the invisible "ism".
- Farrell TW, Francis L, Lundebjerg N (2020). The later innings of life: Implications of COVID-19 resource allocation strategies for older adults.
Letter
- Varela AE, Rodriguez JE, Farrell T (2022). Oral health is an integral component of age-friendly care. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 70(8), 2442-2444.
Report
- Bennie S, Blue A, Brandt B, Breitbach A, Carney P, Farrell TW, et al (2020). Organizational Models of Interprofessional Practice and Education in the United States: Results from a National Survey.
Dr. Farrell listens to what I have to say. His instructions are easy to understand. He doesn't rush through the appointment. [NAME REMOVED]
On a scale of 1-10 Dr Farrell is a 12! Best doctor I've ever had.
Dr. Farrell is an amazing professional. He listens, works with my concerns, and offers thoughtful advice for next steps. I truly appreciate his willingness to efficiently and effectively address issues that help me be healthy.
I find Dr. Farrell and his staff very patient friendly. He always listens carefully to me and tries to speak in a manner that I can understand. I am hearing impaired, and although I wear hearing aids, I still require lip-reading to assist me. He knows that and is very accommodating.
Very thorough visit of my current health situation Very thorough and caring
definitely encourage others to inquire any openings in Dr. Farrell's practice.
I just started with him. I think is very good. I was recommended by my Son [NAME REMOVED]
Dr. Farrell is very attentive and kind. He always has good ideas on what needs to be done and when and is very helpful to see that what needs to be done gets done. I keep forgetting to get my immunizations when I go to the pharmacy so it gets done before you leave the exam room. Big help!
Dr. Farrell is an exemplary PCP. He is very knowledgeable, up to date, caring, happy, and kind. He is an excellent listener. And he is a very nice person. Both my wife and I are very lucky to have him as our physician.
Professional, competent, empathetic, friendly routine annual exam.
BEST DR!!!!
He is the best doc I have ever had
Dr Farrell is an excellent doctor, caring, a good listener, thorough and follows through.
Dr. Farrell is a very caring professional. I appreciate his demeanor and trust greatly his judgement.
Dr. Farrell, MD cares about my health, and vitality. He listens to my comments, answers my questions, gives me as much time as I need and runs an efficient, caring practice. I feel so lucky to have him as my primary physician.
Dr. Farrell is an amazing, professional doctor. He stays on top of all my health issues and provides helpful advice as needed. It is wonderful to have a doctor I trust to address my needs in an efficient manner.
Very good
Dr. Farrell, MD manages a geriatic medical practice. His staff is familiar with his procedures and evaluations and work flawlessly in supporting him. I feel fortunate to have him as my physician.
Keep up the great work
attentive, caring, thorough and focused
Dr. Farrell is a gem. You will be extremely lucky to have him as your physician. Our worries and concerns are lessened knowing he is watching out for us.
He has a great way of explaining and takes time with you. In my family we all think he is a really smart, caring and a great Doc. We feel safe under his care and also lucky to be one of his patients!
I have seen Dr. Timothy Farrell for about 10 years now. He is providing me with the best care I ever had. When I cared or my mother-in-law I got to know Dr. Farrell during her care and I was so impressed that I also started to see him.
He takes good care of his patients.
Dr. Farrell always listens, asks questions, makes me feel like I have to say is important. I trust himso much.
Great Guy, Great doctor!
Dr Farrell is so caring, so empathetic, and so helpful and on point. I am so grateful
Tim always listens, asks questions, cares and really includes me. He's a 10+
To me, Dr. Farrell is the best of the best. I've known and know of a lot of doctors. I and my wife feel honored to have him as primary care!!
Thank you for being so kind! Thank you for listening, thank you for helping me to understand what is going on and what my options are. Thank you for being so thorough and including me in the decision-making process.
Five stars! Q
Dr. Farrell is responsive, kind, and patient. I appreciate the way he stays on top of everything I need. He is truly an amazing doctor!
He was very professional and likeabul.
Dr. Farrell is truly the most dedicated, caring and thoughtful provider. Your health care organization is very lucky to have this exemplary and thoughtful provider. Incredible technical skills and unique gift of possessing bed side manners. Never leaves a rock upturned. A holistic approach to health care. He will make sure that every question is answered calm, collectively and comprehensively. A genuine soul with the heart of gold. Whatever you compensate and recognize him is not enough!
Best physician I have ever had.
Dr. Farrell took the time and effort to understand our issues and address them with thoughtfulness.
Tim listens, works with me, tolerates me, respects me and me him. I trust him with my life.
Dr Farrell goes above and beyond to give the most thorough and professional care to each patient. I have never met a medical provider so conscientious or caring.
He is the most caring friendly and informed doctor I have had takes good care of my physical needs while Informing me of things I need to know
Ive been a patient for about six years. Ive always found him to be available and helpful.
very knowledgeable, very interested in my health, very responsive to my needs
Kind and knowledgeable; shows respect and professionalism to patients - excellent care provider
Always putting the patient first Follow up no matter (forever) EXCELLENT MEDICAL CARE
He is a very good Dr and takes very good care of me.
All my questions and concerns were answered. He is very engaged in every aspect of the visit.
Exceptional care! Thorough, excellent bedside manner, listened, and explained things clearly!
He is kind and competent
Always has time for me, he listens, asks questions, explains things, includes me in any decisions that need to be made.
Dr. Farrell is the best of the best
Dr. Farrell is truly a dedicated, thoughtful and caring physician. He is an asset to the University Health Care. He Is simply a phenomenal health care provider with the biggest heart, Immense knowledge and true to his profession. He has exceeded my expectations, as a patient, and the best In his area of expertise. Please recognize his selfless and Immense contributions to the Madsen Clinic and entire University of Utah. Thank you Dr. Farrell!
X-rays taken. Referral to orthopedic clinic. Appointment was made that same day. Awesome.
Dr. Farrell is so great
I absolutely love my provider and his staff. My problem is with the support staff and schedulers . The system in place is so poor I would and will leave the U system.Over time water and this patient will follow the path of least resistance.
Dr. Tim Farrell is probably the most caring physician I have ever met. I am also a faculty member at the UofU and know that Tim also does a lot of other valuable things in his position at the U. Despite his busy-ness, he finds the time to talk with his patients and really listen. He is also a darn good physician.
Good experience
Very good
Knowledgeable, professional and concerned about my wellbeing
As I have said, Dr. Farrell was excellent.
Knowledgeable
I think Dr. Farrell is an excellent doctor!
Dr was very through and knowledge He and his team were great
Dr Farrell and staff are amazing at following up when I have a question. I am always blown away by Dr. Farrells personal attention and knowledge of my and my husband's health, he is an amazing Physician, but even more he makes it evident that he really cares personally about us and how we are doing. At 70, across my adult life it was very rare to have my Dr. Call me back personally about a problem or question and yet Dr. Farrell does it regularly. It was a blessing the day we became his patients! Truly blessed.
He is great. Thank you so much
Dr. Farrell is respectful, responsive and thorough.
Dr. Farrell is awesome. I feel so blessed to have him as my PCP
Dr. Farrell and his staff are terrific and particularly good at working with a patient with Alzheimers
I couldn' be happier than with Dr. Farrell and his team
Doctor addressed all issues and was very thorough.
good
Dr. Farrell was thorough and took time to help immensely. He was the best!
good
Being 91 years old I have seen many doctors. The young doctor was extremely nice and made my visit very comfortable.. can't do much with a oldbody. Good Doctor & a impressive young man.
Dr. Ferrell is the most amazing practitioner. He immediately address any questions or phone calls. He asked questions to help determine more accurately what is happening. He then uses all resources to get the care, after his expert interventions and efforts are in place and then seeks out to meet any other needs, such as conferring with other medical and medical support systems to provide ALL needful, helpful help that will improve his patient's well-being in a very timely way! ( usually that very dat!)
Dr. Ferrell is an excellent doctor who addressed our needs and that of our mother in an exceptional manner. He covered everything we needed to know, asked questions and took time to answer ours with care and expertise! We wish everyone could have him for their doctor!
Dr. Farrell is always caring and concerned.
Dr. Farrell is an exceptional doctor - both in regard to his medical expertise and care/concern for his patients. He truly is the best of the best.
although this doctor was a sub, I liked him very much.
Dr. Farrell is always very concerned. He listens and takes time to address problems.
This was a great experience! My Mother felt very comfortable with Dr. Farrell. He was warm and engaging, gave clear and concise instructions about what we would be doing, answered all our questions. Without question this was our most thorough exam with/for our mother yet.
Dr. Ferrell seemed genuinely concerned and interested in my concerns.