Mark N. Farmer, M.D.

Tuckahoe, Virginia ***** ● 804-***-**** ● adw51p@r.postjobfree.com

Oncology Physician

Dedicated and highly organized Oncologist with 6 years of experience in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. Specialized in the diagnosis and management of benign hematology conditions, including thalassemias, sickle cell disease, nutritional-based anemias, autoimmune conditions, and longitudinal care of patients with a wide array of leukemias and lymphomas. Diagnosed and treated multiple solid-tumors types, primarily including breast, lung, colon, and prostate. Provided patients with advanced treatments and clinical trials, focusing on an individualized, person-centered approach and helping patients feel cared for and valued. Conducted community outreach for patient education in cancer screenings and current developments in cancer care. Adept in patient communication and committed to resolving disparities in cancer care across communities while promoting a friendly and inviting environment. ABIM Board Certification.

Core Competencies

Oncology & Hematology Internal Medicine Cancer Care

Public Health Healthcare Management Medical Education

Analytical Skills Critical Thinking Customer Service

Team Leadership Relationship Building Communication Skills

Clinical Experience

Health Brigade Community Clinic, Richmond, VA 5/2023-Present

Volunteer Provider serving general Internal Medicine needs of underserved community

Beauregard Hematology & Oncology, DeRidder, LA 11/2013 – 01/2015

Attending Physician

Served as a Community Oncologist in an underserved parish, maintaining a high-functioning work environment.

Contributed to developing a thriving regional practice, performing outstandingly in monthly evaluations.

Supervised, managed, and educated medical students, interns, residents, and advanced-practice nurses.

Conducted community-wide presentations on recent advances in cancer diagnosis and therapy.

Member, Beauregard Memorial Hospital Credentials Committee.

Bon Secours Cancer Institute, Richmond, VA 03/2013 – 10/2013

Attending Physician

Served as an Attending Oncologist primarily focused on outreach practice with underserved patients.

Supervised and managed advanced-practice nurses and medical students, assembling quality teams.

Developed educational series regarding common disorders and operations for at-risk, focused populations.

Tri-Cities/Petersburg Hematology & Oncology, Petersburg, VA 06/2012 – 03/2013

Physician

Locum-to-permanent Hematologist/Medical Oncologist seeing 20-30 patients daily.

Managed and treated a diverse array of solid-organ and blood malignancies in an underserved community.

Member, Regional Tumor Board.

Piedmont Hematology & Oncology, Danville, VA 03/2011 – 05/2012

Physician

Community-based Hematologist/Medical Oncologist seeing inpatient hospital consultations and outpatient visits daily.

Supervised and educated medical students to drive their academic and career success.

Presented community-wide education (via Rotary, Kiwanis, and Danville Woman’s Club) on cancer-related topics.

Board Member, Danville Cancer Association.

Danville Hematology & Oncology, Danville, VA 07/2009 – 01/2011

Physician

Community-based Hematologist/Medical Oncologist seeing an average of 25 patients daily, including both inpatients and outpatients, and properly educating patients and their families about their current conditions.

Quality Officer, Danville Regional Medical Center.

Medico-Legal Experience

MagellanRx-Prime Therapeutics 3/2023-Present

Part-Time, Third-Party Consultant evaluating prior-authorization requests. Involves interviewing ordering physicians, reviewing and analyzing case histories, assembling relevant peer-reviewed literature and applying to cases in real-time. Recommending additional laboratories and imaging studies as indicated. Applying off-label and medical necessity provisions where appropriate,

COVID-Related Remote Consultancies 10/2015 – Present

Medico-Legal Consultant

Major clients: Array Reviewers, UnitedLex Corporation, Robert Half Incorporated, Special Counsel, Inc.

UnitedLex Corporation, Richmond, VA 10/2015 – 7/2020

Attorney Reviewer

Manage large-volume document review projects for cases involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Acquired significant experience with Autonomy and Relativity.

Kaplan, Voekler, Cunningham & Frank, Richmond, VA 02/2015 – 3/2020

Attorney Consultant

Staff Attorney on general legal matters involving real estate, securities, and litigation, including SEC Reg AA analysis.

Consult on medical malpractice matters, review medical records, and analyze compensable injuries.

Siri & Glimstad, New York, NY 12/2016 – 03/2020

Attorney

Represented victims of vaccine-related injuries before the Federal Court of Claims.

Developed class actions involving physician practices negatively impacted by Federal- or state-based regulations.

Education

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA/VCU HEALTH SYSTEM 2009

Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM 2006

Intern (2003-2004) and Resident (2004-2006), Department of Internal Medicine

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2003

M.D., Research Assistant to Robert S. Siegel, M.D. (Research focused on racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes)

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW 1991

J.D., Research Fellow, Attorney General of Virginia (1989-1990)

Licenses & Certifications

ABIM-Certified, Medical Oncology (2009; Maintenance of Certification Examination April, 2023)

ABIM Board Eligible, Hematology (Application for 2023 Examination in process)

Medicine & Surgery, Commonwealth of Virginia: 010******* (exp.: March, 2024)

Honors & Awards

Sovereign Military Order of Malta (Class of 2016)

Community Outreach with Fundraising and Monthly Visits to St. Francis Home, Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Class of 2012)

American Society of Hematology Research Trainee Award (2005 – 2006)

American College of Physicians Research Abstract Finalist (2006)

Community Involvement

Vice-President, Richmond Chapter Washington & Lee University Alumni Association 2022 – 2023

Schola Cantorum St. Joseph Church 2017 – 2022

Publications

“Taste, Olfaction, and Nutrition in the Cancer Population: A Review of the Literature,” with John D. Roberts, M.D., and Ryan S. Raddin, M.D. Journal of Supportive Oncology, March-April 2009; 7(2): 70-72.

Technology Skills

EMR Healthcare Information Technology Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams Zoom

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