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Theodore Faber

Neurologist

For almost forty years, Dr. Tom Faber has cared for people living with neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, Parkinson's, PLS, and various dementias.

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Theodore Faber

MD, FAAN

Neurologist

For almost forty years, Dr. Tom Faber has cared for people living with neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, Parkinson's, PLS, and various dementias.

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Credentials

Residency

Boston City Hospital

Fellowship

Education

Medical school - Medical College of Georgia

Graduate - Georgia State University, Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)

Undergraduate - Furman University, BS Biology

Affiliations

Volunteer neurologist, Free Medical Clinic of Columbia SC

Fellow, American Academy of Neurology

AOA National Medical Honor Society lifetime member

South Carolina Neurological Society

President 1997-1999 and 2013-2015

USC (Columbia) School of Medicine Neurology Department 2011-2014 Assistant Professor and Clerkship director

About the doctor

Biography

Dr. Faber has been a practicing neurologist for 38 years and has cared for thousands of patients with Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s, dementias, and other neurodegenerative diagnoses. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Boston City Hospital.

In Dr. Faber’s words, understanding the human nervous system is “the final frontier” and he is especially committed to helping patients understand their diagnoses, as well as bringing care to patients across the country. As a veteran himself, Dr. Faber is especially dedicated to supporting men and women who have served our country through their neurodegenerative diagnoses.

Publications

Paolini S, Burdine J, Verenes M, Webster J, Faber T, et al. (2013) Rapid Short MRI Sequence Useful in Eliminating Stroke Mimics Among Acute Stroke Patients Considered for Intravenous Thrombolysis. J Neurol Disord 1: 137. doi:10.4172/2329-6895.1000137

Faber T, Rippy A, Brian Hyslop W, Hinderliter A, Sen S (2013) Cardiovascular MRI in Detection and Measurement of Aortic Atheroma in Stroke/ TIA patients. J Neurol Disord 1: 139. doi:10.4172/2329-6895.1000139

Shephard T, Hillman D, Lawrence N, Faber T, Carlson R, Gunnell B, Schlietz D,  Ehrlich M, Oktay L, Perina D, Cote J, Caddell-Gordon D, McMurray T, Southerland A, Wibberly K, Solinski N. Rural Emergency Quality Improvement Tele Stroke Evidence-Based Project (Rural EQUIT-e). Poster session presented at Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center Telehealth Summit 2015; 2015 March 29-31; Sulphur Springs, WV.

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Affiliations

Volunteer neurologist, Free Medical Clinic of Columbia SC

Fellow, American Academy of Neurology

AOA National Medical Honor Society lifetime member

South Carolina Neurological Society

President 1997-1999 and 2013-2015

USC (Columbia) School of Medicine Neurology Department 2011-2014 Assistant Professor and Clerkship director

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states licensed in

Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Montana
North Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
West Virginia

Reviews

4.8
Overall Experience

Dr. Faber is great. He listens to me and really cares.

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Great doctor

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Not yet.

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Dr. Faber is an amazing doctor; like Marcus Welby from the TV show. He LISTENS and remembers and is genuinely concerned. He should be cloned!!

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Very personable and listens to your needs. Very quick with any follow up.

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Everyone here is wonderful very caring, very supportive. I am very satisfied.

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Good discussion about my status and some treatment options.

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As always my appt with Dr. Faber went FANTASTIC !!!

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Dr. Faber is generous with his time and knowledge. He shows a lot of interest in my questions and offers helpful insights to inform discussions with my clinic team.

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N/A

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I love the caring attitude of the team!

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Dr. Faber is always compassionate and caring and is very familiar with my situation.

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enjoyable

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Dr Faber has always expressed genuine care for me. I always enjoy our appointments.

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No thanks

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I can doscuss anything with Dr Faber comfortably.

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I'm very pleased with the Synapticure personnel,doctor Faber is excellent

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Dr. Faber is provides a wonderful opportunity to ask all sorts of questions re: ALS

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He cares.

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Dr. Faber was very easy to talk to and connect with.

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Enjoyed the visit!

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Synapticure kicks ass. Plain and simple. I'm so glad that Dr Faber is part of this team. He is amazing.

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Dr. Faber is amazing. He always makes you feel like you are his only patient and he answers questions giving you the background of any answer. He is open and concerned - an old fashioned doctor.

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Dr. Faber is always awesome

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My appt with Dr. Faber was one of the most fulfilling visits I've had in the 19 years I’ve been going to neurologists for MY ALS. I have a rare form of this rare disease so he listened to me, asked me about my and my family's experience with ALS. He said he'd be happy to see others in my extended family who have been reluctant (or unable) to journey to the two major medical centers in our state. However, they may appreciate a virtual visit that allows them to get excellent advice, help with getting medical assistance devices for their home, and even have other members of their family's tested. I have a return visit in two months and I’m looking forward to it already. I highly recommend Synapticure whether you are new to the ALS experience or someone like me who's been around several laps on this challenging journey. PS: Synapticure will be opening a mental health unit soon.

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Really takes the time to listen to your concerns and gives adequate answers

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I thoroughly enjoy my time with Dr. Faber. He has great "bedside manner" and in addition to his vast knowledge, he is very current with new trials. I have received a list of supplements from my acupuncturist and Dr. Faber has been both receptive and helpful in the sequencing of the dosage(s). I would highly recommend Dr. Faber to anyone with ALS!

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Got some up to date ideas regarding supplements.

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No

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Synapticure is absolutely AMAZING Dr Faber is a fabulous Dr

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He is great

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A very positive vídeo call

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De. Faber is awesome!

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Great Call

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He said “that’s good” on many of my measurements and that is really nice to hear with a progressive disease.

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Dr. Faber was very congenial, coherent and informative!

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Dr. Theodore Faber redefines the meaning of Patient Care. This doctor is on a whole different stratosphere. I have never had an appointment like this. I truly felt like he cared. He gave me more time in this one appointment, than I get in a year with my current Neurologist. But, more importantly, he took the time to understand my challenges, and to discuss & think thru viable options. it's not like a 'boiler-plate' 'one size fits all' type of approach. He gave me the necessary time we both needed to answer all questions. Then concluded our appointment by asking, "What can I do for you? What do you need?" Bottle him up, and the world would be a better place.

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Dr. Faber is personable and caring. He is openminded and full of anecdotal experiences that are helpful for managing my ALS symptoms. Along with Eva M. and Shanay, I always look forward to my telehealth meetings with Dr. Faber.

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I am very blessed to have Dr. Faber. While being incredibly knowledgeable, he is extremely compasionate. He should be in the Webster's Dictionary as the definition of superlative bedside manner.

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I was incredibly impressed with not only Dr. Faber’s expertise but also how thoroughly he had reviewed my medical history, the time he took to discuss and explain my symptoms, and also his willingness to discuss different approaches that might be taken in the future.

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He was very pleasant listened to and addressed our needs and questions

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Dr. Faber is amazing he always has new information and knows exactly where I am in my journey and makes me feel like my work in exercises is making a difference. I would rate him a 10 on your scale if it went that high.

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I appreciate that Dr. Faber was prepared to talk with me about the questions I had listed in my pre-session interview form. His answers were thoughtful and helpful.

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I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Tom and appreciate being able to add another layer to my Parkinson’s care. The visit was not rushed and I felt like I was his only concern during our session.

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Dr. Faber is great, always willing to share insights, and positive. I didn’t have many questions or concerns this time, but it’s helpful to check in.

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Very nice doctor.

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I honestly think Dr. Farber is the embodiment of how we all hope doctors should be. Kind, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable, funny and above all else, human. A wonderful person and of course, doctor.

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Dr is great

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Dr. Faber always answers all my questions and explains why. He takes the time to listen to me.

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FANTASTIC visit as always.

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He told me about how omega 3’s can help slow progression. My local neurologist never would have told me.

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Dr. Faber is thorough and caring. He takes the time to listen.

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Dr. Faber is simply excellent. He is thoughtful, thorough, and comprehensive in his care.

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Dr. Faber did a great job

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Dr. faber is great

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Dr. Faber recalls all from previous visits and always is concerned and interested - he is a remarkable doctor

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I love this process and I am very happy with Dr. Tom. I live in a small town and this gives me options that I would not have otherwise.

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Dr. Faber spent a great deal of time and did not make me feel rushed. He was very thorough and addressed all my concerns.

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I think it went well. Dr. Faber understood my condition and wanted to help me with my goals. I felt validated in my concerns for my health and how to treat my disease.

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Dr Faber was patronizing, rude, aggravating to my mom who was in a psychotic state and unclear about answering any questions. My family was in crisis and he was unhelpful and rude

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Dr Faber is a absolute genius. Love him so much.

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Dr. Faber, Crystal and the team are exceptional professionals. Always addressing our concerns, providing options and solutions. Always going an extra mile to be helpful and supportive

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Dr. Faber was so helpful, in that he gave me more information about Parkinson's that I had not known or understood. I felt he was listening to me and that he was empathetic. He answered my questions and I appreciated all of the time he took with me.

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Dr Farber is a great doctor we are grateful to fir everything he does for us

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Dr. Faber is caring and compassionate.

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I’ll miss Dr Faber’s thoughtful listening and guidance but wish him the best as he retires from this role.

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I really appreciated the knowledge that Dr. Faber has about different medicines for Parkinson’s.

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Dr. Faber, Danielle and the entire team are fantastic. So sad to see Dr. Faber go.

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Dr. Faber is uncommonly kind and patient. His sense of humor makes our visits enjoyable in addition to being informative and productive.

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Such a caring and through doctor. Everyone has been invested in wellbeing and the personal outreach is why I keep coming back!

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Very saddened to hear of Dr. Faber leaving. He has been very helpful and caring. He took time to educate me on anything I had questions about.

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