Dr George Farah
Professional statement
Dr George Farah is a consultant physician based in Reading, who specialises in diabetes and endocrinology. He treats both types 1 and 2 diabetes, thyroid disease and pituitary disease alongside hypogonadism, adrenal dysfunction and parathyroid and calcium abnormalities. He privately practices at Ramsay Health's The Berkshire Independent Hospital and for the NHS at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Farah has over a decade of experience in the management and treatment of endocrinology issues. Further to the specialisms mentioned above, Dr Farah also has expert skills in adrenal disease, testosterone replacement and diabetes management in pregnancy.
Dr Farah qualified with an MBBS from Damascus University, Syria, in 2003 and underwent further training in diabetes and endocrinology at Oxford Deanery. Following this, he was awarded an SC in Diabetes and Endocrinology in 2013.
Dr Farah's clinical interests include endocrine hypertension, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as acromegaly (gigantism), Addison's disease and adrenal disease.
He became a member of the Royal College of Physicians, London in 2011, and became a fellow (FRCP) in 2020. He is a member of various professional associations including the Endocrine Society, Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) and the European Society for Endocrinology (ESE) as well as Diabetes UK.
Clinics
Berkshire Independent Hospital
Reading , Swallows Croft, Wensley Rd, Coley Park, Reading,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant physician, The Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading (Present)
Subspecialties
- Adrenal disease
- Testosterone replacement
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians, London (MRCP)
- Endocrine Society
Education
- MBBS, Damascus University (2003)
- SC, Diabetes and endocrinology (2013)
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Reviews
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- I’m extremely happy with my experience with Dr. Farah. His knowledge, kindness, and professionalism were exceptional. After struggling for two years to be seen by an NHS endocrinologist for my Hashimoto’s, I finally feel supported and now I have a clear plan..
- It was my first time meeting Dr Farrah. He quickly understood the issue and clearly explained it to me in a way I could understand as well as setting out a clear path forward which was reassuring.
- Had a remote consultation with Dr Farah, who was very knowledgeable and helpful. He offered good advice and to arrange further tests, if required. Would recommend.
- Visited in 2022 and was thorough. Returned in 2025 with more concerning issues, surprised how it all felt dismissed, incl breast lump on examination. Felt like bias due to age and unexplained symptom history. Now told I have breast cancer at 32 when could have been caught earlier
- All admin staff helpful and friendly. Treatment and advice of Dr Farah exactly what I needed
- Dr Farah listened carefully to my concerns
- I was very pleased with my consultant. The hospital was very good but it was a l long way for me to come and the late afternoon appointment time meant I hit the rush hour returning home but another time I would try for a different time.
- Very personable doctor Beautiful hospital that was clean and great facilities Excellent reception welcome Very kind nurses
- My GP has the philosophy that if you start testing for things you'll find problems which is a really bad attitude to have. Dr. Farah recognised that there were potential issues and requested some tests and as a result likely saved my life. A doctor that understands. Thank you!
- Dr Farah is an excellent doctor, highly recommended