About
Dr. Derek A. Farley is a board-certified family physician with more than two decades of experience in family and emergency medicine. O. in 1997 from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, after completing his undergraduate Biology degree at Texas Lutheran College. His residency in family practice took place at Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area, where he served as Chief Resident from 1999 to 2000.
Dr. Farley served as Medical Director of Plano Minor Emergency Center from 2001 to 2003. He then co-founded Farley Family Medicine in Little Elm, Texas with his wife, Robin (Dees) Farley, PA-C, MPAS, running that practice from 2004 to 2009 before transitioning to emergency medicine. He currently works part-time at TotalCare ER in Denton alongside his DPC practice. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, urgent care, and family medicine for patients from birth through senior years. He and Robin have three children, including twin boys and a daughter.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Texas Lutheran College, B.S. in Biology with Pre-Medicine Emphasis
Medical School
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, D.O., 1997
Residency
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area, Family Practice Internship and Residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Farley right for?
Dr. Farley serves patients from birth through senior years, making him a strong choice for families seeking one physician for all ages. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his focused disease management approach. Patients who value same-day access, house calls, and direct communication will find his DPC model a natural fit. His emergency medicine background also makes him well-suited for patients who need confident urgent and acute care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Farley treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions across all age groups. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, urgent care, and family medicine from birth through senior years. He also provides women's health care, mental health care, and pre-operative medical clearance exams.
Yes, Dr. Farley holds board certification in Family Medicine. O. from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 1997 and completed his residency at Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area, where he served as Chief Resident.
Yes, Dr. Farley has worked in emergency medicine alongside his family medicine career. He served as Medical Director of Plano Minor Emergency Center from 2001 to 2003 and currently works part-time at TotalCare ER in Denton. That background strengthens his ability to handle urgent and acute care needs.
Yes, Dr. Farley cares for patients from birth through senior years. His family medicine training and two decades of experience allow him to serve children, adults, and older adults within a single practice.
Dr. Farley performs a wide range of in-office procedures. These include laceration repairs, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, casting and splinting, Pap smears, EKGs, and vaccinations. He also orders and runs in-house labs including CBC, CMP, and urinalysis.
Yes, Dr. Farley offers telemedicine visits through the Spruce app. Members can connect with him remotely for many care needs without coming into the office.
Yes, Dr. Farley makes house calls for members who need care at home. This is part of the flexible access model at Precision Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Farley emphasizes preventive care as a core part of his practice. He offers annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, travel consultations, and school and sports physicals. His goal is to help patients stay ahead of health problems before they become serious.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026