David Goldfarb, MD

David Goldfarb, MD, has been at Cleveland Clinic for more than 20 years. Following graduation in 1985 from Temple University School of Medicine, he completed his residency and an AFUD scholarship at Cleveland Clinic. He developed clinical expertise in renal transplantation, kidney tumor surgery and benign prostate surgery. In 2003, he became the Surgical Director of the Renal Transplantation Program at the Glickman Urological Institute.

He is distinguished as a two-time appointee to the American Board of Urology Exam Committee. He was the inaugural President of the Paired Donation Consortium, a non-profit organization dedicated to provide paired donation to incompatible renal transplant patients. Dr Goldfarb recently completed a term as president of the Urological Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery.

Dr Goldfarb has published more than 80 scientific papers and 20 book chapters. He lectures worldwide on various aspects of renal transplantation.

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1992

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Urology
Cleveland, OH USA
1990

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1987

Medical Education - Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA USA
1985

Undergraduate - The University of Montana
Missoula, MT USA
1978

Certifications

Urology

Specialty Interests

Kidney (renal) transplantation, kidney cancer, kidney and ureteral reconstruction, enlarged prostate/benign prostatic hyperplasia

Awards & Honors

George & Grace Crile Traveling Fellowship Award, 1990
American Foundation Urologic Disease Scholarship, 1990-1992
Pfizer Scholar in Urology Award,1996

Research & Publications

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.8 out of 5
Explains	4.7
Listens	4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor	4.8

4 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021

Dr. Goldfarb has an outstanding communication ability. He heard my concerns and patiently gave me information and discussed options. He is very professional.

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2021

It was great experience know how well kind and professionally I was treated by staff and the excellent care from Dr David Goldfarb

Reviewed on May 13, 2021

The doctor was very helpful and nice.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2021

Dr. Goldfarb, was friendly, efficient, and genuinely concerned about my situation.

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