Oct 07, 2024 / Spotlight

Get to Know our Staff: Karla Farmer, Fracture Clinic

 What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
I enjoy helping patients and their families get the care they need.
 
What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
Scottish Rite is special because of the compassionate, specialized care given to patients and families. The teamwork adds to the specialness.
 
What made you choose a career in health care?
I like to help people, and there are many options to do that in health care.
 
What is something unique you get to do in your position?
In my position, there is a lot of teamwork between providers, nurses, medical assistants and cast technicians to ensure patients receive what resources they need.
 
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I like to spend time with my family, as well as cheer on the Green Bay Packers.
 
Do you have any hidden talents?
When I went to college, I got my bachelor’s degree in music. I can play the piano, among other instruments.
 
Where are you from and what brought you to DFW?
I’m originally Wisconsin, and my family decided to relocate to the DFW area.
 
If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I would travel to Paris for the food, art and history.
 
If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
I would choose to eat pizza, because there are so many choices!
 
What was the first concert you attended?
I saw the band Green Day.
 
Favorite DFW hidden gem?
The Dallas Arboretum.
 
If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character?
It would have to be Cameron Diaz.
 
What is some advice you would give your younger self OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Take things one step at a time and try not to worry about what the future holds.
 
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