Matthew Farrell, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
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614-293-7500Conditions and expertise
- Primary Care
- Preconception Care
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Travel Medicine
- Adolescent Medicine
- Athletic Injuries
Locations
- Primary Care - Family Medicine in Outpatient Care New Albany
Academics and research
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I treat patients with asthma, exercise induced asthma, athletic injuries, diabetes and hypertension. I also specialize in adolescent medicine and pediatrics, travel medicine, preconception care, contraception, medical education and health promotion. I think it’s important for patients to establish a relationship with a family physician they can trust.
I have a special interest in preventive medicine and vaccinations. I strongly promote preventive health with my patients in order to keep them from getting too sick in the first place. I believe that family medicine is the cornerstone of good healthcare. As family medicine physicians, we provide a basic service that everyone needs.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the opportunity to work with and teach medical students. It’s also a great location with good benefits.
When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, cooking and spending time with my children.
Highlights
- Lead physician for medical student education at OSU Family Practice New Albany, 2015
- Family medicine unit director, Med 3 Understanding Patients within Populations Ring, 2016
- Actively involved with Healthy New Albany as a steering committee member
- Physician educator/speaker
- Organized a family walk program, 2015
Conditions and expertise
- Adolescent Medicine
- Asthma
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Athletic Injuries
- Contraception
- Family Practice
- High Blood Pressure
- Pediatrics
- Preconception Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Travel Medicine
Locations
Primary Care - Family Medicine
3rd Floor, Suite 3C
Westerville, OH 43081
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Family Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2011 - Internship - Family Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2004 - 6/30/2008
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/10/2011
Academics and research
I joined The Ohio State University's Department of Family and Community Medicine in November 2014 after having spent my first three years out of residency in private practice with the Licking Memorial Health System. I came back to OSU to be more involved in teaching and to work closer to where I live in New Albany.
I see patients exclusively at the Ohio State University Family Medicine office at Healthy New Albany, but I am also involved with medical student education, especially of third-year medical students during their family medicine clerkship. I serve as the unit director for family medicine in that role, and also help to facilitate third-year students during their small group learning. I am also the lead physician for medical student education here in New Albany.
I have a passion for preventive medicine, especially vaccinations. I have developed community education programs on vaccinations that I have given here in New Albany.
Research interests
- Preventive Medicine
- Vaccinations
- Community Education
Research and professional projects
- Presentation, Diabetes Group Visits, Ohio Family Medicine Symposium on Research and Education, OAFP, March 26, 2011
- Winner – Best of Show: Most Outstanding Patient-Centered Medical Home Research or Education Award
- Student intern, National Committee for Quality Assurance, Diabetes Physician Recognition Program, Ohio State University Primary Care Network, 2007 – 2008
- Research assistant, elucidating the role of tryptase in the pathogenesis of endometrial cancer. Project leader: Jeffrey Bell, MD, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, summer 2005
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
Academic information
- Department:
- Family Medicine
- Division:
- Family Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
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Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 Matthew Farrell has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Albany Park Homeowners Association
I wouldn't trust my health care either anyone except Dr.Farrell
Patient. Knows me well and my issues. Caring, kind thorough respectful
Very good
He answered all my questions and was concerned with my overall health.
I never got on the table. He did not listen to my heart. Apparently modern "wellness" visits are very different from the old school physical.
Dr Farrell is patient and listens carefully
Very attentive and very good at what he does.
Good at managing expectations of visit, including listening and providing advice.
Very kind and knowledgeable. Put my child at ease. He Is very good with kids and explained everything so the child could understand as well.
Good
Excellent
Dr Farrell and I had a good discussion about my health
I always have a great experience with Dr. Farrell. He is kind, has a lot of patience and experience. He explains every conerns very well, give suggestions and recommendations when necessary.
I like my Doctor, hope not to change providers again, last few Doctors left OSU
He was always willing to listen first before making a suggestion about what to do next