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Alan Farwell, MD, Endocrinology, Boston, MA

AlanPFarwellMD

Endocrinology Boston, MA

Parathyroid, Thyroid

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Boston University

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  • Office

    732 Harrison Ave
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02118
    Phone+1 617-638-7470
    Fax+1 617-638-7449

Education & Training

  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    University of Vermont Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2024
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Check Out the Ten Top-Viewed Articles in 2018 – Clinical Thyroidology for the Public
    Check Out the Ten Top-Viewed Articles in 2018 – Clinical Thyroidology for the PublicJanuary 31st, 2019
  • Survey of Patients with Hypothyroidism Shows Dissatisfaction with Treatment Options
    Survey of Patients with Hypothyroidism Shows Dissatisfaction with Treatment OptionsMay 7th, 2018
  • 8 Health Problems You Can Totally Blame on Your Thyroid
    8 Health Problems You Can Totally Blame on Your ThyroidAugust 8th, 2018

Grant Support

  • Hormone Action In The Central Nervous SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1999
  • Hormone Action In The Central Nervous SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995
  • Hormone Action In The Central Nervous SystemNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1990–1994

Professional Memberships

  • American Thyroid Association
    Member
  • Endocrine Society
    Member