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Frank Farrell, MD

Dr. Frank Farrell is a board certified gastroenterologist with two decades of experience. He's currently in full-time clinical practice and is the Medical Director of San Francisco Gastroenterology. He is an active staff member and is involved in the Gastroenterology Fellowship training program at California Pacific Medical Center.

Dr. Farrell received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Cum Laude from Seattle University, his Masters in Public Health from University of California, Berkeley, his Doctorate in Medicine from UCSF, School of Medicine, and completed his Internship, Residency, and Chief Residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Zion Medical Center in San Francisco. He completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Farrell has a special interest in colon health and screening colonoscopy.

Dr. Farrell is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the California Medical Association (CMA), and the San Francisco Medical Society (SFMS). He was recognized as a Fellow of the AGA for his commitment to the field of gastroenterology and superior achievement in private practice.

Website: blog.thecolonvitamin.com

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among non-smokers. It is common knowledge that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. However, this life-saving message still has barely reached the majority of Americans. In 2010, only 55% of Americans aged 50 to 75 underwent a colonoscopy. This year, 97,000 new cases of colon cancer and 40,000 new cases of rectal cancer are expected. Unfortunately, 50,000...

As a practicing gastroenterologist, promoting colon health is a vital part of my professional life. There are many aspects of promoting colon health that I could address, but since March was Colon Cancer Awareness month I would like to take this opportunity to discuss preventive measures to help tackle this major disease. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined and the number one cause of cancer-related deaths among non-smokers. ...