Biographical Information
Narges Farahi, MD, FAAFP, is a professor of family medicine at the UNC School of Medicine. She is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for marginalized populations in community settings. She provides comprehensive primary care at Piedmont Health Services Prospect Hill Community Health Center, a rural federally qualified health center (FQHC) where she sees patients and teaches residents in the FQHC Track of the UNC Family Medicine residency program. In addition to her outpatient practice, she attends on the Family Centered Perinatal Care service, caring for birthing parents, newborns, and their families in the hospital.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Farahi is involved in community-engaged research that focuses on partnering with patients and communities to improve health. She is the Director of Partnering to Navigate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), where she works closely with patient partners to co-design and implement a comprehensive care model for individuals with PCOS.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Farahi served as the Medical Director of the NC Farmworker Health Program and the Director of the department’s Family Centered Perinatal Care service. Before pursuing a career in medicine, she worked as a high school science teacher with Teach For America, and continues to cherish opportunities for teaching, learning, and mentorship.
Areas of Interest
Dr. Farahi’s areas of interest include caring for individuals and families across the life course. She has completed a Fellowship in Obstetrics and is particularly interested in providing care for people with the capacity for pregnancy across the continuum of care, including before, between, and after pregnancies. She works at the intersection of reproductive and community health and is passionate about providing the best possible care to underserved populations.
