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Michael S. Farber, MD

Physician Profile Page for Michael S. Farber, MD

Internal Medicine Physician
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About Dr. Farber

Dr. Michael Farber brings over 25 years of experience in clinical leadership, including two decades as medical director in executive health, concierge medicine, and performance care. His work has focused on providing high touch, personalized medical care to elite populations including corporate executives, high net worth individuals, performers, and professional athletes and teams across major sports leagues. He is bored certified in both internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, with a reputation for delivering proactive, preventive care and emphasizes, sustainable health, habits, and functional longevity.

His approach combines medical precision with a deep understanding of human performance, allowing him to elevate care standards, foster trust with discerning patients, and align medical strategy with the broader goals of healthcare institutions and performance driven organizations. He has consistently delivered care models that integrate, clinical excellence, long-term health, outcomes, and strategic vision.

Special Expertise

Lifestyle medicine
Organizational design

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Insurance

This provider is currently in the process of joining the networks of many commercial insurance plans and should show as a participating provider soon.

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit.

Credentials

Appointments

Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery

Certifications

Internal medicine
Lifestyle medicine
Organizational design

Education

Medical: St. George’s University School of Medicine, 1995
Internship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1997
Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1999

State Licensure

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English

For My Patients

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

As of April 16, 2026, Dr. Farber reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.