About
Jeffrey Farnese, MD is a board-certified internist who has practiced in Little Falls, NJ since 2000 - the community where he was raised. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 1992. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 1996. His residency in Internal Medicine took place at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, where he earned the Resident Leadership Award and served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Farnese holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional history includes serving as an Ambulatory Teaching Attending at Mountainside Hospital and as Medical Director of Compassus Hospice from 2015 to 2017. He has also served as a medical consultant to Novartis and as a physician for Passaic Valley High School. He maintains affiliations with St. Joseph's Health and Mountainside Medical Center. Dr. Farnese approaches care with a philosophy he calls "old style" medicine - one where the physician serves as a trusted advisor, educator, and advocate. He is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and open communication with patients and their families. Outside of medicine, he enjoys skiing, bicycling, camping, and dirt biking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Rutgers University - New Brunswick (1992)
Medical School
Doctorate of Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies (1996)
Residency
Residency in Internal Medicine, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood, NJ (1997-1999, Chief Resident)
Additional Training
Internship, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (1996-1997)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Farnese right for?
Dr. Farnese is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a hands-on physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease benefit from his preventive focus and on-site diagnostic capabilities. He works well with patients who value direct access and same-day availability. Those who want a physician who also coordinates closely with specialists and hospitals will find his approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Farnese treats a broad range of adult conditions, with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. He regularly cares for patients with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory conditions, and other internal medicine concerns. His on-site diagnostic tools allow him to evaluate and manage many conditions without sending patients elsewhere.
Dr. Farnese practices what he calls "old style" medicine. He treats the physician's role as that of trusted advisor, educator, and advocate. He emphasizes open communication with both patients and their families, and he focuses on prevention and early intervention to keep patients out of hospitals.
Yes, Dr. Farnese holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Farnese earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 1992. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 1996. He then completed his internal medicine residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, earning the Resident Leadership Award and serving as Chief Resident.
Dr. Farnese performs many procedures directly in his office, including phlebotomy, excisions, toenail excisions, and earwax irrigation. He also runs chest X-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, and pulmonary function tests on-site. This capability helps him manage more of his patients' care without referring them to outside facilities.
Yes, Dr. Farnese has a broad professional background. He served as an Ambulatory Teaching Attending at Mountainside Hospital and as Medical Director of Compassus Hospice from 2015 to 2017. He has also consulted for Novartis and served as a physician for Passaic Valley High School. He maintains current affiliations with St. Joseph's Health and Mountainside Medical Center.
Yes, members can reach Dr. Farnese directly after hours. This direct access is a core part of his concierge practice and ensures that patients can connect with him when urgent concerns arise outside of regular appointment times.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026