MEDICAL - Key Persons
Debbie has over 15 years of managerial experience in the field of plastic surgery. Her experience in healthcare, results in her day to day functioning of Dr. Farella's busy and diverse practice. She works with the entire team to assure that you have a positive experience. She is responsible for the administrative functions of the practice. She is a trained assistant and aids Dr. Farella with minor procedures and patient follow-ups. Debbie is warm and friendly and is here to assist you.
Dr. Farella believes that continuous personal communication between physician and patient is absolutely essential, from initial consultation to the last post-operative visit. To establish a solid relationship of trust and open expression, he provides complimentary and completely private consultations, allotting as much time as necessary. He makes every effort to know his patients well, to listen and understand their needs and desires, always staying in touch with each patient's feelings and making himself easily available.
Initial visits are used to develop realistic expectations and to determine if the patient is a candidate for a particular surgical procedure. Cosmetic surgery is an adjunct to good health. Preliminary visits include a focused personal history analysis, physical exam and an in-depth written evaluation.
Dr. Farella carefully explains procedures with their possible complications, as well as the expected recovery period. He provides patients with videos, brochures and photos of procedures, along with a tour of his operating room facility and an introduction to the staff.
Dr. John F. Farella is certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons. Dr. Farella specializes in cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla , New York, where he was Chief Surgical Resident and received honors recognition by the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society. He continued his professional training at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, where he was Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery, and at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.
Dr. Farella is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Westchester Society of Medicine, the American Medical Association and the Surgical Society of New York Medical College. He also is Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at New York Medical College. Although he performs most procedures in his own same-day surgery center, he is credentialed to provide surgery at local community hospitals. Dr Farella is the director of the Northeast Ambulatory Surgery Center PC which is accredited by AAAASF.
Dr. Farella has extensive experience in performing aesthetic procedures and is happy to answer all of your questions. If you should decide on surgery, you can be sure that Dr. Farella and the entire staff at the Westchester Center for Cosmetic Surgery will provide you with the highest quality medical care.
Dr. Farella has received wide-spread recognition for his participation in the international, philanthropic organization known as Healing the Children. Under his supervision and at his own expense, a professional surgical staff, along with Dr. Farella, personally performs reconstructive surgery for children in under-developed countries.