Dr Farmer graduated from the University of Otago in 1990 and became a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners in 1998. He has always had an interest in Dermatology and Skin Cancer treatment, working in a variety of specialist clinics in the Auckland region. In 2002 he completed a Diploma in Dermatology from the University of Cardiff, and has also completed the courses and examinations to become an Affiliated Member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. He is also a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider. Dr Farmer works from Skin Institute clinics across Auckland including Silverdale, New Lynn and NorthWest.