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Dr Ian Farey

Geverifieerd Spinal Surgery Sydney

Dr Ian Farey

15 jaar ervaring 4.8 (4 geverifieerde recensies)

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

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ian Farey at a glance

Dr Ian Farey is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australië, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 47+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Sydney, Australië and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-D9F98B7A · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 84s
Meet Ian Farey

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 6 · i10: 16

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

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery 2026-03-27 · 6 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery? 2026-01-09 · 9 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · ian.farey@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

4 geverifieerde recensies
4.75
★★★★⯨
4 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.8
Knowledge
4.8
Wait Time
4.5
Staff Friendliness
4.8
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.7
Would Recommend Pct
94.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ian Farey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ian Farey treats, with the size of the national pool of Australië doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

Dr Ian Farey is one of 27 spinal surgery doctors indexed in Australië. Browse spinal surgery doctors in Australië →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sydney matters

Medical practice in Australië is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australië medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Sydney carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Ian Farey specialise in?

    Ian Farey specialises in Spinal Surgery in Sydney, AU. 47 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ian Farey treat?

    Ian Farey treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ian Farey practise?

    Ian Farey practises in Sydney, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ian Farey speak?

    Ian Farey speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Ian Farey?

    Ian Farey has a verified rating of 4.75/5 from 4 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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