Summary
Dr.Derek Farr
Assistant Clinical Professor University of Miami
Assistant Clincial Professor Nova Medical School
Dr. Derek J. Farr completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Orthopedic Institute of South Florida and was the consulting team physician for the NBA Champions, The Miami Heat. He is currently the team physician for Spanish River High School and is affiliated with a number of other high school teams in the area, as well as Lynn University. Dr. Farr has specialized training in the area of Sports Medicine, as well as in the area of Minimally Invasive Total Joint Surgery of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder. He prides himself in staying current with the most up-to-date procedures, technology and recovery outcomes in the orthopaedic literature and looks forward to extending his expertise to his patients at the Kessler Sports Medicine Center.
Personal/Education
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Licensures:
State of Florida: OS9484 (Active)
Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
Sub-specialty:
Sports Medicine
Private Practice:
4800 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone: (954) 491-7758
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone: (954) 491-7758
2900 North Military Trail
Suite 230
Boca Raton, Florida
Phone: (561) 988-0442
Suite 230
Boca Raton, Florida
Phone: (561) 988-0442
Date of Birth:
January 24, 1972
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1990-1992
Concordia College, Moorehead, Minnesota
Honors: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Activity: Varsity Ice Hockey
Honors: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Activity: Varsity Ice Hockey
1992-1995
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
GPA 3.8; Dean’s list for outstanding academic performance
Degrees: Associates, Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
GPA 3.8; Dean’s list for outstanding academic performance
Degrees: Associates, Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
1995-1996
Post-Graduate:
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Master in Medical Science Studies
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Master in Medical Science Studies
1996-2000
Medical School:
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
American Osteopathic Association # 76533
Honors: Southern Medical Association Scholarship; Dean’s List.
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
American Osteopathic Association # 76533
Honors: Southern Medical Association Scholarship; Dean’s List.
POST DOCTORAL TRAINING
2000-2001
Internship:
Michigan State University through Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan
Traditional Rotating Internship
Gary Willyerd, D.O., DME
Michigan State University through Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan
Traditional Rotating Internship
Gary Willyerd, D.O., DME
2001-2005
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Chief Orthopedic Resident (07/04 – 06/05)
Michigan State University through Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan
Michael J. Fugle, D.O. FACOS, Program Director
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Chief Orthopedic Resident (07/04 – 06/05)
Michigan State University through Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan
Michael J. Fugle, D.O. FACOS, Program Director
2005-2006
Fellowship:
Miami Sports Medicine Fellowship
Orthopedic Institute of South Florida, Coral Gables, Florida
Team Association: NBA Miami Heat
ACGME & AANA Accredited
Director: Harlan Selesnick, M.D
Miami Sports Medicine Fellowship
Orthopedic Institute of South Florida, Coral Gables, Florida
Team Association: NBA Miami Heat
ACGME & AANA Accredited
Director: Harlan Selesnick, M.D
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Hand
12/02, 01/03
Edward Burke, D.O.
Warren, Michigan
Edward Burke, D.O.
Warren, Michigan
Foot & Ankle
02/03
Paul Fortin, M.D.
Allen Grant, M.D.
Royal Oak, Michigan
Paul Fortin, M.D.
Allen Grant, M.D.
Royal Oak, Michigan
Sports:
07/01, 03/03, 05/03
Paul Lewis, D.O.
Rochester, Michigan
Paul Lewis, D.O.
Rochester, Michigan
07/02, 08/02
Paul Siatczynski, M.D.
Rochester, Michigan
Paul Siatczynski, M.D.
Rochester, Michigan
06/03, 08/03, 07/04, 08/04, 11/04, 06/05
Allen Prince, D.O.
Rochester, Michigan
Allen Prince, D.O.
Rochester, Michigan
10/03
David Leffers, M.D.
Seth Gasser, M.D.
Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, Florida
David Leffers, M.D.
Seth Gasser, M.D.
Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, Florida
11/03
Harlan Selesnick, M.D.
Coral Gables, Florida
Harlan Selesnick, M.D.
Coral Gables, Florida
Adult Recon/
Total Joints:
Total Joints:
12/03, 01/05, 02/05
L. Marowa, M.D.
E. Silberg, M.D.
J. Finch, D.O.
Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan
L. Marowa, M.D.
E. Silberg, M.D.
J. Finch, D.O.
Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan
Pediatric Orthopedics:
01/04, 02/04, 03/04
Michael Mendelow, M.D.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Detroit Medical Center
Wayne State University
Michael Mendelow, M.D.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Detroit Medical Center
Wayne State University
Trauma Orthopedics:
04/04, 05/04, 06/04
Thomas Vater, D.O.
University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV
Thomas Vater, D.O.
University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV
History
TEAM PHYSICIAN POSITIONS HELD
2006 – Present
Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida
Team Physician
Team Physician
2006 – Present
Spanish River High School Football
Team Physician
Team Physician
2006
Boca Raton High School Football
Team Physician
Team Physician
2006
Miami Heat Association, Orlando, Florida
Team Physician
NBA Pre Draft Camp
Team Physician
NBA Pre Draft Camp
2005-2006
Miami Heat, NBA Professional Basketball
Assistant Team Physician
Assistant Team Physician
2005-2006
Palmetto High School Football
Team Physician
Team Physician
2005-2006
Westminster High School Football
Team Physician
Team Physician
2005-2006
Ransom Everglades High School Football
Team Physician
Team Physician
2003
Miami Manatees
Professional Ice Hockey (WHA2)
Assistant Team Physician
Professional Ice Hockey (WHA2)
Assistant Team Physician
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Orthopedic Board Certification
AOBOS Parts Written & Oral – Passed
AOBOS Clinical Exam – Pending
National Osteopathic Boards
Parts I, II and III – Passed. (NBOME/COMLEX)
AOBOS Parts Written & Oral – Passed
AOBOS Clinical Exam – Pending
National Osteopathic Boards
Parts I, II and III – Passed. (NBOME/COMLEX)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Osteopathic Association
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Michigan Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Michigan Osteopathic Orthopedic Association
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Michigan Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Michigan Osteopathic Orthopedic Association
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Publications
COURSES, CONFERENCES, AND PRESENTATIONS
October 2007
Stryker Hip Resurfacing Certification Course
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
June 2007 – Pres
Northridge Medical/ Tenet Healthcare
Weekly Total Joint Seminar/ Lecture series
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Weekly Total Joint Seminar/ Lecture series
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
June 2006
Baptist Hospital Primary Care Focus
Common Knee Injuries Presentation
Duck Key, Florida
Common Knee Injuries Presentation
Duck Key, Florida
June 2006
National Athletic Trainers Association
NBA Conference – Student Workshop
Common Knee Injuries in Basketball / Cadaveric Workshop
NBA Conference – Student Workshop
Common Knee Injuries in Basketball / Cadaveric Workshop
December 2005
Biomet Oxford Unicompartmental Certification Course
Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
December 2004
21st Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement-Winter Course
Director: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil
Orlando, Florida
Director: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil
Orlando, Florida
December 2004
Advances in Surgical Technology
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgeries
Chairman: Richard Rothman, M.D., PhD New York, New York
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgeries
Chairman: Richard Rothman, M.D., PhD New York, New York
November 2004
Zimmer Residents Trauma Course
New Port, Rhode Island
New Port, Rhode Island
November 2004
3rd Annual Homer Stryker Orthopedic Pathology Seminar Alan Schiller, M.D.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
September 2003
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
32nd Annual Course and Tutorial
Orthopedic Pathology
Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, D.C.
32nd Annual Course and Tutorial
Orthopedic Pathology
Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, D.C.
August 2003
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
8th Annual Residents Symposium
Chicago, Illinois
8th Annual Residents Symposium
Chicago, Illinois
October 2002
Orthopedic Trauma Association
Residents Basic Fracture Course
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Residents Basic Fracture Course
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
April 2002
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
42nd Annual Postgraduate Seminar
Chicago, Illinois
42nd Annual Postgraduate Seminar
Chicago, Illinois
September 2001
Illizarov Trauma Fracture Course
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Stryker Total Joint Navigation - Computer Assisted Surgery
Stryker Cormet Hip Resurfacing
Biomet Oxford Unicompartmental Knee
Illizarov External Fixation
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel
2007
Farr, D., Selesnick, H., Cordas, D., and Janecki, C.: Arthroscopic Bursectomy with Concomitant Iliotibial Band Release for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Trochanteric Bursitis, Arthroscopy, August 2007 (Vol. 23, Issue 8, Pages 905.e1-905.e5)
2007
Farr, D., Selesnick, H.: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in a Collegiate Soccer Player A Case Report and Literature Review, American Journal of Orthopedics – Pending Publication