Dr. Rebecca Farber, MD

Dr. Rebecca Farber, MD

Pediatrician
616.0 mi · 315 West 57th Street, Suite 404, New York, NY 10019

At a glance

4.91 stars (137 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 18 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Wake Forest University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Apple Pediatrics
3 office locations
4.91
137 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.7

Recent reviews

Dr. Farber was very friendly. She made my daughter feel at ease. She spoke to her in a manner that she could understand. She also explained what she was going to do so that my daughter knew what to expect. I had some concerns about my daughter and she addressed them and made me feel at ease.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber has been our pediatrician for close to 8 years. She is smart, compassionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful. She takes her time and makes my children comfortable.

Office locations

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Apple Pediatrics
616.0 mi · 315 West 57th Street, Suite 404, New York, NY, 10019
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Apple Pediatrics
616.0 mi · 330 West 58th Street, Suite 414, New York, NY, 10019
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Apple Pediatrics
617.8 mi · 302 East 72nd St, New York, NY, 10021

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Popular visit reasons

1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup
Annual Pediatric Checkup
Child with Fever
Pediatric Consultation
Pediatric Follow Up
Sick Child Visit
1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup
Annual Pediatric Checkup

More about Dr. Rebecca Farber, MD

As your pediatrician, my goal is to help you and your family to care for your child. Besides thorough evaluations with minimal waiting times, I offer direct personal 24/7 coverage to my patients through phone and e-mail. Apple pediatrics is affiliated with Mt. Sinai, St. Lukes-Roosevelt, and Cornell Medical Centers.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Wake Forest University, Doctor of Medicine
Wake Forest University, Residency in Pediatrics

Practice

Apple Pediatrics

Affiliation

The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and publications

The Multiple Indications for Growth Hormone Treatment of Pediatric Patients; Published in Pediatric Annals December 2006

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1609982065

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.88
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As always my daughter was pleased to see Dr. Farber. She is truly the best and answered all of my questions about vaccines.
Verified patient
My daughter was very happy with Dr. Farber! She was comfortable with her and cannot wait to have my son see her as well.
Excellent! I like the fact the accesibility to a doctor for my daughter 24/7 like she explained.
Verified patient
Great, wonderful doctor. Both my boys are seen by her and I trust no other doctor with them.
Verified patient
Extremely positive experience! The doctor is amazing! Already made our next appointment ;)
First time visit, very pleasant, very professional. We found our new pediatrician!
Verified patient
Lovely doc, friendly, thorough, put my little one at ease and gave sound advice.
Verified patient
Excellent Doctor. Spot on with her diagnostics, sweet and super pleasant.
Verified patient
She's the best ever!!! Hands Down!!! My girl Harlowe and I Love her !!!
well my son love her and if he's happy i'm happy and Dr.Faber is great.
Verified patient
She was sensitive, thoughtful, and thorough. So happy with Dr. Farber.
very friendly, assertive. listens to your concerns about your child
Very pleasant. Dr. Farber is great with children and parents.
She is very professional and make mi son very comfortable
Verified patient
Caring, punctual, professional, so nice, and pragmatic.
Verified patient
She is friendly, fast and effective. Great doctor.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber was very friendly. She made my daughter feel at ease. She spoke to her in a manner that she could understand. She also explained what she was going to do so that my daughter knew what to expect. I had some concerns about my daughter and she addressed them and made me feel at ease.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber has been our pediatrician for close to 8 years. She is smart, compassionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful. She takes her time and makes my children comfortable.
It was great
It was good to finally find a pediatrician for my daughter. Dr. Farber made her and myself feel comfortable and her staff was very friendly & helpful.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber is superb - she's kind and personal from the very moment she meets you, addresses your child by their name and shows a genuine care for him/her, and really gives you a sense that she's invested in the health of your child. With Dr. Farber, you do feel as if you are cared for, more so than just as another patient/appointment.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber has been our family doctor for more than 4 years and always reliable and steady. I just had my high school daughter's physical check-up and immunization shot for upcoming school year. She updates and reports my children's medical record accordingly to NYC DOE. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
It was very positive.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber is an excellent doctor. She is wonderful with my child. I would recommend her to anyone looking for good, honest. and compassionate Physician.
Verified patient
She was very nice and answered every question I had ! Also she referred me to a great dentist for my daughter. Will be going back !
Verified patient
she's smart, it's plain to see.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber is a nice and passionate doctor. Though there is puzzle because the language, she is very careful to check the body. I must to say she has a very skillful injection, especially to the struggled kid just like my boy. Thanks so much!
Verified patient
Very polite and attentive
Verified patient
Wonderful doctor!
Verified patient
Wonderful, warm Docotor
Verified patient
No tears for fears here...
Verified patient
It's always a pleasant experience with Dr. Farber, she truly is the rare gem you find in Pediatrics. She is attentive to both parent and child, addresses concerns in depth, and gets you out the door quickly. Take your child to her, and you will be in great hands. In closing her remarkable staff is friendly, and very resourceful form start to finish.
Verified patient
Excellent caring doctor and staff. My two high school daughters and I were extremely pleased with her attentive and professional atmosphere. They offered impeccable physical check for my daughters along with updated medical record reported to NYC. Great staff as well. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
Very nice!
We moved and had to change pediatricians and Dr. Farber was excellent. She was thorough, attentive and clear. She is approachable and competent. We left feeling confident about what we should do for the next few months and secure knowing our daughter is in good hands. We highly recommend her!
She is a great doctor but very busy. If you are looking for someone to who you can address issues in a "no-rush" manner, find someone else.
Love her, she's great. Very knowledgable and friendly, and she doesn't rush you. She's also very strict about not letting people wait. We're seen within minutes of arriving.
Verified patient
She was warm and wonderful.
Verified patient
Like the previous appt. With my son, this experience was awsome. Dr. Farber made my daughter feel comfortable and her staff was very professional. We look forward to our next appt.
Verified patient
No long wait, doctor was efficient and informative, good communication btw her and i, treated daughter well and answered all my questions, doctor was pleasant.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber is an excellent doctor. She is very kind and listens attentively to all your concerns. The staff at Apple Pediatrics is also wonderful and there is hardly ever any wait time. I highly recommend her and her practice.
Verified patient
Comfortable to deal with and competent
This was my first visit with Dr. Rebecca Farber and my daughter, and I were very pleased. We are so happy to have a competent, and informative doctor. She was very pleasant and made my daughter's visit a very relaxed one. She addressed all of my concerns, and my daughter is happy for the first time to finally have a doctor that will address any issues she might have. I would recommend Dr. Farber to everyone who needs a great Pediatrician for their small child, and especially their teenager. Thank you.
It was an excellent visit. I am pleased.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber was great. I did not feel that I was rushed which is how I feel with some pediatricians that I have seen. She listened to what I had to say about my son. A big plus is also her great staff who was very nice and friendly.
Verified patient
Always friendly. She and her staff genuinely care about kids and are so engaging and happy to do their jobs. I really like the laid back attitude, tech savvy (medical forms can be emailed to your school!), and overall professionalism of this office.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber is excellent. She is very professional, yet still down to earth. I take comfort in knowing that she is a mom, too. I am so glad that my newborn son is under her care.
Verified patient
Dr. Farber was awsome with my two year old son. I was seen right away and the staff was awsome. My daughter has an appoitment next week and I can't wait for her to meet her new doctor!
Verified patient
Dr. Farber was hands-down THE BEST pediatrician my daughter has ever been to. She is kind, knowledgeable and thorough. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking a pediatrician in the area.
Verified patient
Great Pediatrician in all aspects! Highly recommend because on top of being great she even goes out of her way to assist you in any way that she can when she is not in the office or when there's an emergency.
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Rebecca Farber affiliated with?

Dr. Rebecca Farber is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.

What practice does Dr. Rebecca Farber work with?

Dr. Rebecca Farber works with Apple Pediatrics.

Where is Dr. Rebecca Farber's office located?

Dr. Rebecca Farber has 3 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Farber's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Farber have?

Dr. Rebecca Farber is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rebecca Farber?

Dr. Rebecca Farber frequently sees patients for 3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup, Annual Pediatric Checkup, Pediatric Consultation, Pediatric Follow Up, and Sick Child Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rebecca Farber on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rebecca Farber speak?

Dr. Rebecca Farber speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Rebecca Farber in reviews?

137 patients have reviewed Dr. Rebecca Farber. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.71/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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