Stephen Farkas, DO

Family Medicine

East
6340 Barnes Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922

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Phone: 1-719-522-1133
Fax: 1-719-538-2999

Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

Dr. Farkas’ training and experience in the US Army includes Combat Operations out of Kirkuk Air Base in Iraq, as well as Expeditionary Medical Hospital Training and Combat Casualty Care. He joins Optum’s team of Family Medicine providers at the East location to provide the same quality care to his patients in Colorado Springs as he delivered to his patients under his care during his military career. When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Farkas enjoys skiing and other outdoor activities such as scuba diving and golf.

Education

2001	Residency	University of Nebraska Medical Center	Omaha, NE
1997	Rotating Internship	Health One	Denver, CO
1996	Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine	Western University of Health Science	Pomona, CA
1992	Bachelor of Science in Biology	University of California	Riverside, CA

Experience

2013 - Present	Family Practice Physician	Optum
2005 - 2013	Family Practice Physician	US Army	Fort Carson, CO
2005 - 2012	Surgeon General and Chief of Physical Exams 302 ASTS	USAFR	Peterson AFB, CO
2004 - 2005	Clinical Chief – Family Practice Clinic	USAF	Peterson AFB, CO
2001 - 2004	Family Practice Physician	USAF	RAF Lakenheath Hospital, England

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians

PATIENT COMMENTS

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6/9/2023 Dr Farkas
6/16/2023 I have already sent him the most wonderful review near the beginning of this survey! Please makesure he sees that and I will ask him!
7/1/2023 He works with me, explains things, etc. Plus, good personality, very pleasant. I especially like that I can ask questions, etc. through the portal and he always answers.
6/16/2023 Sometimes I don’t feel secure in diagnosis’s
6/8/2023 again very thorough,pleasant and supportive
6/29/2023 Dr. Farkas is easy to talk with, he's approachable. Keep him around.
6/16/2023 His professionalism, willingness to listen, breadth of knowledge, etc.
6/21/2023 He is very thorough and patient. He explains everything so you can understand. He answers any questions. I feel that he is very trustworthy.
6/23/2023 Dr. Farkas listens to my concerns and explains my medical treatment thoroughly. He takes his time during the appointment to go over my treatment plan.
6/9/2023 Dr. Farkas is very thorough in explaining information regarding my childs health. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family!
6/27/2023 he is very personable and cares about my well being. I am very comfortable with him and feel he's doing all the things for my well being. I recommend him to everyone.
6/9/2023 He listens to what you have to say and asks questions. Then he asks if I have any questions.
6/14/2023 Dr farkas is very thorough in his treatments and diagnosis of what ails me. I recommend all the time.
7/1/2023 N/A.
6/22/2023 Dr. Farkas is a wonderful, thorough, knowledgeable doctor… best doctor I’ve had in about 20 years.
6/9/2023 I called two time and left message for Dr. Farkas to call back about chest result of chest x-ray and never called me!
6/9/2023 He is an excellent doctor.
6/23/2023 He is always on top of my problem and tries to help me the problems.
6/20/2023 He is a good doctor
6/16/2023 No reason not to.
6/3/2023 He's nice and communicated well with patients. He takes his time and doesn't seems to rush.
6/21/2023 Easy to understand.
6/20/2023 Very satisfied
6/20/2023 He is hard to get an appointment with so most of the time I see his NPs.
5/27/2023 He always listens, explains thing thoroughly. He takes his time, you do not feel rushed, you feel like he really care about you.
6/2/2023 Very patiently explaining my question in detail.
5/9/2023 I was highly satisfied with his attention to my case and the things which needed to be done to insure satisfactory results.
5/28/2023 He is an excellent doctor. Not afraid to hold me accountable. Always keeps me informed and has compassion. I've never had as good of a patient doctor relationship as I have with Dr. Farkas. I value him not just as a doctor but as an individual.
6/6/2023 He is outstanding and thorough.
6/1/2023 Friendly, knowledgeable doctor listens well and provides good recommendations.
5/11/2023 He’s always been helpful and quick to respond.
6/2/2023 A DOCTOR WHO LISTENS AND CARES IS A DOCTOR YOUR HAPPY WITH AND YOU WILL BE WITH THAT DOC AS LONG AS YOU LIVE
5/29/2023 Dr. Farkas is thorough, welcoming, honest, provides follow-up. I feel secure with Dr. Farkas.
6/7/2023 Very thorough. Caring and explained everything well. Really well organized exam.
4/29/2023 Great doctor!
4/27/2023 Stephen Farkas is a great doctor and he works well with any health issues that I have.