Dr. James Farrelly

Biography

James S. Farrelly, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care. He performs a variety of surgical procedures ranging from minor skin interventions to complex abdominal surgeries, and is particularly skilled in using the DaVinci robotic system for hernia surgeries. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Farrelly is a surgeon educator and researcher, making significant strides in surgical innovation and knowledge sharing. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including prostate cancer therapies, bioengineered intrauterine fetal gene therapy, cost-containment strategies, and peri-operative surgical materials process management. Dr. Farrelly has contributed to numerous publications and presented at multiple national and international academic conferences, sharing his insights and expertise with colleagues and aspiring medical professionals globally. He completed his medical education at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, followed by residency at Yale School of Medicine and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Yale New Haven Hospital. He also holds a master’s degree in Health Sciences from Yale University.

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