He attended Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. His areas of expertise include the following: hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, and connective tissue disorders. Dr. Goldfarb is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. His distinctions include: Gold Humanism Honor Society; Community Service Award, Medical Society of New York; and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and Fairview Health Services.