Name: Dr. Roy G. Farrell, MD

Specialty: Emergency Medicine (General Emergency Medicine)

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University; AZ State Medical License Affiliation(s): N/A

Locations (City/State): Rio Rico, Arizona

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1134399264

About the Doctor

Dr. Roy G. Farrell is a seasoned emergency medicine physician based in Rio Rico, Arizona, with over 20 years of experience in the rapid assessment and treatment of acute, life-threatening, and traumatic medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, one of the nation’s well-established medical institutions, and completed a Transitional Year Internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine (1972–1973). His decades-long career in emergency medicine reflects a deep commitment to delivering fast, decisive, and effective care to patients in their most critical moments.

Dr. Farrell practices at his office location on Morning Star Drive in Rio Rico, Arizona, serving patients in the Rio Rico and greater Santa Cruz County region. Throughout his career, he has held medical licenses in Arizona, Washington, and California, demonstrating broad clinical experience across multiple states and healthcare environments. With extensive experience managing high-acuity emergencies including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory crises, and toxicologic emergencies, Dr. Farrell brings a wealth of knowledge and clinical judgment to every patient encounter.

Highlights at a glance:

• Over 20 years of experience in general emergency medicine
• Trained at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
• Transitional Year Internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine
• Broad multi-state licensure across Arizona, Washington, and California
• Extensive experience managing trauma, cardiac emergencies, and acute critical conditions
• Serving the Rio Rico and Santa Cruz County community in Arizona
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
• Internship: Transitional Year – University of Washington School of Medicine (1972–1973)
• Residency: Emergency Medicine (completed as part of post-graduate training)
• Fellowship/Additional Training: General Emergency Medicine subspecialty focus

Medical Conditions Treated

• Heart attack (myocardial infarction) and acute coronary syndrome
• Stroke and acute neurological emergencies
• Severe trauma and traumatic injuries (fractures, lacerations, head injuries)
• Respiratory distress and acute breathing emergencies
• Drug overdose and toxic ingestion
• Sepsis and severe systemic infections
• Shock (hypovolemic, septic, cardiogenic)
• Burns and thermal injuries
• Massive hemorrhage and bleeding control
• Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
• Acute abdominal emergencies (appendicitis, bowel obstruction)
• Chest pain and shortness of breath
• Diabetic emergencies (hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis)
• Seizures and status epilepticus
• Pediatric emergencies and acute illness in children

Medical Procedures Performed

• Emergency stabilization and resuscitation
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS)
• Endotracheal intubation and airway management
• IV line placement and fluid resuscitation
• Wound care, suturing, and laceration repair
• Fracture assessment and splinting
• Chest tube insertion and thoracentesis
• Cardiac monitoring and defibrillation
• Emergency drug administration and toxicology management
• Point-of-care diagnostic testing and imaging interpretation
• Emergency ultrasound and rapid diagnostic evaluation
• Lumbar puncture and cerebrospinal fluid analysis
• Urinary catheterization
• Pain management and sedation procedures
• Emergency referral and hospital transfer coordination

Services Offered

Dr. Farrell provides comprehensive emergency medicine services focused on the rapid evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of patients experiencing acute, urgent, and life-threatening medical conditions. His decades of experience enable him to make swift, accurate clinical decisions under pressure, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients in critical situations.

Emergency Stabilization & Trauma Care:

Dr. Farrell is highly experienced in the immediate assessment and stabilization of patients presenting with traumatic injuries, including fractures, lacerations, head trauma, and internal injuries. He provides rapid intervention to control bleeding, manage pain, and coordinate further care.

Cardiac & Stroke Emergencies:

Dr. Farrell evaluates and manages patients presenting with symptoms of heart attack, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, and other cardiovascular emergencies, initiating time-sensitive treatments and coordinating specialist interventions.

Respiratory & Critical Care: For patients in acute respiratory distress, Dr. Farrell provides airway management including intubation, oxygen therapy, and ventilatory support, addressing conditions such as asthma exacerbations, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia.

Toxicology & Overdose Management:

Dr. Farrell has extensive experience managing drug overdoses, poisonings, and toxic exposures, providing antidote administration, supportive care, and decontamination as clinically indicated.

Acute Illness & Urgent Care:

Beyond trauma and critical emergencies, Dr. Farrell evaluates and treats a broad range of acute illnesses including infections, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, and abdominal conditions requiring urgent intervention.

Services at a glance:

• Emergency stabilization and resuscitation
• Trauma assessment and acute injury management
• Cardiac emergency evaluation and treatment
• Stroke recognition and emergency neurological care
• Airway management and respiratory support
• Drug overdose and toxic exposure management
• Wound care, laceration repair, and fracture splinting
• Sepsis recognition and early management
• Anaphylaxis and allergic reaction treatment
• Pediatric emergency care
• Acute pain management and procedural sedation
• Point-of-care diagnostic testing and imaging evaluation
• Emergency specialist referral and hospital transfer coordination

Accepted Insurances

No specific insurance plans are listed in the available records for Dr. Farrell. Please contact the practice directly at (520) 351-9257 to confirm accepted insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid eligibility.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 1071 Morning Star Dr, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 Phone: (520) 351-9257

Hospital Affiliations

No hospital affiliations are currently listed in the available records. Please contact the practice directly for the most up-to-date affiliation information.