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Dr Ian Farey
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Dr

Dr Ian Farey

Orthopaedic Surgery

4.75 · 4 verified reviews

English
11,743+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
15 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr Ian Farey is a highly respected and experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in spinal surgery. After graduating with honours from Sydney University in 1978, he obtained his fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1986 and went on to become the Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA. Dr Farey has developed a reputation as a leading spinal surgeon in Australia, with outstanding results in both public and private practice.

Throughout his career, Dr Farey has remained committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and support for spinal patients, particularly in the public hospital system where he worked for many years as a VMO. He is also a prolific scientific researcher, presenter, and publisher in international journals and clinical textbooks, and was acknowledged for his leadership when he became President of the Spine Society of Australia in 2004.

Dr Farey's specialities include all aspects of spinal surgery, with particular interests in cervical spine surgery for cervical spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, trauma, and surgery for lumbar spinal canal stenosis. He is a member of the Cervical Research Society and has been recognised by his peers and patients as a highly skilled professional. Dr Ian Farey is a true leader in the field of spinal surgery in Australia.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ian Farey

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#-140534 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-D9F98B7A · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,314
Annual physical exam 99395 1,548
Vaccination administration 90471 468
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 819

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ian Farey
HEADSHOT
Ian Farey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ian Farey with the team
WITH TEAM
Ian Farey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Ian Farey

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ian Farey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8009/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34474957 · cited by 50
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Ian Farey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4171/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39069594 · cited by 24
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ian Farey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8064/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31684116 · cited by 6
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Ian Farey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4135/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37375323 · cited by 92

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012

Patient reviews

★ 4.75 4 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
4.80
Knowledge
4.83
Wait Time
4.50
Staff Friendliness
4.77
Ease Of Appointment
4.65
Value For Money
4.67
Would Recommend Pct
94
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-08

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-05

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-22

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ian.farey@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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