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Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD

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(95 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1966)

Professional interests include: low testosterone (male hypogonadism), urologic (genitourinary) disorders, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and more.

2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202

(313) 916-2600

Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD is an urologist in DETROIT, MI specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1966 and has 60 years of experience. Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital.

Office Locations

2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202

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2825 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083

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Some issues Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic cystoscopy

pressure flow study

In 2023, Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD had a list price for diagnostic cystoscopy, and pressure flow study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cystometrogram

urethral pressure profile

In 2023, Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD had a list price for cystometrogram, and urethral pressure profile that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

cystoscopy with urethral stone removal

In 2012, Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD had a list price for cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, and cystoscopy with urethral stone removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	613
foreign body removal	20
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	229
minor procedures	22
potassium test	19
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	295

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	570
minimally invasive procedures	172
minor procedures	29
urologic procedures	197

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	248
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	69
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	446
foreign body removal	11
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	23
urologic procedures	132

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	204
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	51
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	398
minimally invasive procedures	119
minor procedures	14
urologic procedures	119

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	628
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	336
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	86
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	468
minimally invasive procedures	71
urologic procedures	71

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	161
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	48
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2017 were urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	431
minimally invasive procedures	69
urologic procedures	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	44
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2018 were urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	411
minimally invasive procedures	56
urologic procedures	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	153
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	39
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	486
foreign body removal	19
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	14
urologic procedures	154

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	197
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	44
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	264
minimally invasive procedures	59
minor procedures	13
urologic procedures	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	36
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	254
minimally invasive procedures	65
urologic procedures	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	32
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
foreign body removal	17
minimally invasive procedures	58
urologic procedures	76

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	35
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated as an urologist in DETROIT, MI were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and potassium test.

ablation	15
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	417
foreign body removal	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	105
minor procedures	19
potassium test	19
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	119

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	157
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	139
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	92
85 and over	44
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Education & Training

Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1966. He completed residency at The University Hospital, Newark. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1966)

Residency: The University Hospital, Newark (1968)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Henry Ford Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 95 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in DETROIT, MI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-28

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I was so happy he didn't retire and is still alive! Dr. Farah's the best.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-16

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Dr. Farah is the most professional care-giver I could imagine.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-10-25

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Very good - test results provided very fast

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-26

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First class, professional, good listener

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-09-08

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It was a great and positive experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-26

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On time, friendly & professional.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-28

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Very pleasant and warm.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-05

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Very good provider.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-02

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All ways good.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-13

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Very Good.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Riad N. Farah, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$78 PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $49	TITAN $29
Dendreon Corporation	$75 PROVENGE $75
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$65 XTANDI $65
Myovant Sciences Inc.	$21 ORGOVYX $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$163
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Riad Farah's medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Farah's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Farah include varicocele, peyronie's disease (penile curvature), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). He is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inTroy, MI as reported by Doctor.com. Dr. Farah attended medical school at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Farah trained at Grace Hospital, Detroit, The University Hospital, Newark, and Henry Ford Hospital. In addition to English, he speaks Arabic.