AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract surgery including multifocal and toric implants, Microinvasive glaucoma surgeries, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma, Dry eye

CERTIFICATION
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

TRAINING

Residency: Ophthalmology - University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Lexington, KY - 2021 
Internship: Internal Medicine Preliminary Year, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY – 2017-2018
Medical Degree: East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine – Johnson City, TN - 2017
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Biology – Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN - 2013

DISTINCTION

Chief Resident of Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky, 2020-2021
Wirtschafter Resident Teacher Award, University of Kentucky, 2021
Optometry’s Hero Award, University of Kentucky, 2021
Mark L. Gross Resident Research Award, University of Kentucky, 2020
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2017
Summa cum laude, Middle Tennessee State University, 2013
 
MMC & SC AFFILIATION

2021

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Ophthalmology 
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Christian Medical and Dental Association

ABOUT DR. FARMER

Dr. Farmer is a Murfreesboro native, and is excited to have the opportunity to care for the patients of his hometown. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Murfreesboro with their two children.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering at his church. He enjoys many different outdoor activities including golf, archery, hiking, and fishing.