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
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