Darren Farnesi, MD

Dr. Farnesi is a board certified family physician with a Bachelor’s Degree in physiology from UC Davis and a medical degree from UC Irvine.   Residency was done here in San Diego at Grossmont Hospital in family medicine.  Dr. Farnesi performs anti-aging medicine or age management medicine which involves a comprehensive look at people’s overall health and wellness and may involve a comprehensive physical exam, medical history, nutritional analysis that may involve weight management, as well as bioidentical hormone replacement if needed, and an in depth hormone analysis.

Residency Program

Location:     SHARP Family Practice Residency – La Mesa, CA
Graduation:    June 2001
Awards:    Outstanding Service to the Residency Program, 1999-2000

Service to the Residency Program

Chief Resident May 2000 – June 2001
President, Committee for Resident Activities
Graduation Planning Committee Leader, 2000 and 2001
Resident Selection Committee member, 1998-2000
Preceptor for medical students and PA students, 1998-2000
Curriculum Committee member, 1999-2000

Medical Education

School:    University of California — Irvine, College of Medicine
Graduation Date:    June 1998
Degree:    Doctor of Medicine
Awards:    Excellence in Basic Sciences Award, 1994-95
Educational Affairs Service Award, 1996-97
Honors:    Physiology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine

Service to the College of Medicine

Class of 1998 Co-President, 1996-1997 (third year)
Co-publisher, 3rd-year Class Newsletter, “What’s Up Doc?”
Founding VP (1994-95) and Pres. (1995-96), Student
Chapter of American Geriatrics Society
Co-Chair (1994), Chair (1995, 96) of World AIDS Day Event
Group rep./discussion leader, Medical Scholars
Program,1994-96
Student Interviewer for medical school applicants,1994-96
Patient-Doctor Class Representative, 1994-98

Volunteer Work

President, San Diego Academy of Family Practice (SDAFP), 2008
Program Chair SDAFP  51st Annual Post-Graduate Symposium, 2008
Member, Board of Directors, San Diego Academy of Family Practice, 2005-present
Volunteer Physician, St. Leo’s Community Clinic, 1998-2001
Team Doctor, Grossmont High School Football Team,1999
High School and community College sports physicals, 1998-2001
Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS),1996-98
Volunteer Speaker, on professional career development, DeVry Institute, and
Orange Coast College, 1995-98
EMT, Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic, Rock Medicine Division, 1992-94
UC Davis Rescue Diving Team, 1992-94
Volunteer, Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services (CARES), 1993
Volunteer, UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Room, 1991-92
Work History:    Aesthetic Dermatology and Medical Age Management, Feb 2007 – present
Primary Care, UCSD and Kaiser Family Medicine, starting February 2006
Primary Care, Navy/Marine Corps Family Practice Clinics,  2001- present
Clinical Research, Encompass Clinical Research,  2001-present
Urgent Care Clinic, Grossmont Family Medical Group, 2000-01
Nurse’s Aide/Physical Therapy Aide for Community Rehab. Works, 1991-94
Assistant instructor, SCUBA, UC Davis PE Department, 1991-94
Loading Dock Supervisor, Craig and Hamilton Meats, Stockton, CA  1990
Antique Auto Restorer, Craig and Hamilton, Stockton, CA  1986-89

Additional Training and Experience

Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging
Medicine, 2008 – ongoing

Masters Degree in Metabobolism and Nutrition – post-graduate University of South Florida
School of Medicine, 2009 – ongoing

Advanced Cosmetic Procedures and Medical Dermatology under Dr. William Heimer
Medical and surgical Dermatology, including acne treatment, rashes, wart removal,  biopsies, skin cancer excisions, and full-body skin checks.  Experienced in a variety of Cosmetic dermatology procedures, including, but not limited to: Removal of Skin Tags, Leg Vein Treatment,  Mesotherapy, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacials, Kerastick, and Skin Rejuvenation,  Laser Hair Removal, Photodynamic Therapy, Microdermabrasion, as well as injection of Sculptra™ , Juvederm, Restylane,  Perlane, Radiesse™ , and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.

Undergraduate Education

School:    University of California — Davis
Graduation Date:    March 1994
Degree:    Bachelor of Science in Physiology
Honors/Awards:    UC Regent’s Scholar
UC Davis Chancellor’s Scholar
Dean’s list all quarters except two
President’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Honor Societies:    Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Sigma

Research

“Brown fat thyroxin 5′ deiodinase; can changes in activity explain the
decline in thermogenic function in old male Fischer 344 rats exposed to
Cold?” – in association with Dr. Barbara Horwitz, Dept. of Physiology, 1993-94

“Can Obesity in Children, ages 4-16, be Correlated with Number of Hours Spent
Watching Television, Surfing the Internet, or Playing Video Games?” – with Dr.
Stephanie Hawkins, MD – Senior Resident Office Scholarly Project, 1999-2000

Life cycle of CA Red Sea Urchin – with Dr. Laura Rogers-Bennett and CA Dept.
of Fish and Game, Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory, 1992-94

Clinical Trials of new medications, vaccines, and treatments in humans for various diseases in primary care including ADHD, Asthma, Back Pain, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Functional Dyspepsia, GERD, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, HPV, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraine, Neuropathy, Osteoarthritis, Overactive Bladder, Obesity, PMDD, Smallpox, and many others, 2001-present

Languages/ Skills

Computer Literate with both MacIntosh and PC’s
Spanish
Experience/knowledge in weight-training/exercise, diet and nutrition.
Computerized Medical Records and typing

Extracurricular Pursuits

Exercise/weight-lifting, restoring and driving antique cars, sailing,
camping, fishing, scuba diving, skiing, hiking, and travel.

Certifications/Licensure

California Medical License, June 2000 to present, A 72585
DEA (number available upon request)
ACLS / BLS / PALS
Board Certified in Family Practice, July 2001
Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine, Dec 2008

Memberships/Clubs

American Medical Association (AMA)
California Medical Association (CMA)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
San Diego Academy of Family Physicians (SDAFP)
San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS)
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
The Sierra Club
The Pierce-Arrow Society
Great Autos of Yesteryear

Professional Interests

Aesthetic and Medical Dermatology, Medical Age Management, Wellness and Preventive Health, Weight Loss, Functional medicine, Geriatrics,
Clinical Trials and Alternative Medicine

References

Available upon request