Katie Farah, MD, MMM, CPE, FASGE

Dr. Katie Farah, MD, MMM, CPE, FASGE, is a visionary physician leader, entrepreneur, and gastroenterologist dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. With over two decades of clinical experience at Allegheny Health Network, she has cultivated a reputation for excellence in patient care, quality assurance, and medical leadership. Her extensive background includes serving as Chief Medical Officer at both Wexford Hospital and the Clinically Integrated Network of Physician Partners of Western Pennsylvania, where she led strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and clinical performance.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Farah is the Founder of Farah Unscripted, a platform focused on strategic planning, healthcare consulting, and empowering physicians to achieve meaningful impact. She also serves as Chief Strategy Implementation Officer at OnePass Medical, where she combines her medical expertise with entrepreneurial insight to drive organizational growth and innovation. Her leadership extends into the nonprofit sector as the Founder and Past President of the Pittsburgh Linxx Chapter of the National Charity League, where she fosters community engagement and philanthropic impact.

Dr. Farah holds a Doctor of Medicine from The George Washington University and a Master of Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University, reflecting her commitment to blending clinical mastery with healthcare strategy. A recognized thought leader, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of physician leaders, advancing healthcare systems, and creating transformative experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals.

• The George Washington University - MD

• MMM
• CPE
• FASGE
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Katie Farah, MD, MMM, CPE, FASGE is a therapeutic gastroenterologist and healthcare leader with a distinguished record of clinical practice and scholarly contributions. She serves as Chief Medical Officer of Physician Partners of Western Pennsylvania and has held senior leadership roles focusing on quality, safety, and clinical excellence in gastroenterology. Dr. Farah is board‑certified in gastroenterology, a Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and holds a Master of Medical Management degree. She is also a Certified Physician Executive.

Dr. Farah has authored and co‑authored numerous peer‑reviewed articles and abstracts in the field of gastroenterology, including research on colorectal cancer screening, bowel preparation strategies, and quality improvement initiatives in endoscopy. Her work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology.

Selected Publications

Allen CJ, Bloom N, Rothka M, Rao P, Wagner PL, Bartlett DL, Farah K, Chalikonda S. Comprehensive Cost Implications of Commercially Available Non‑Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Modalities. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2023;237(3):465‑472.

Dimitriou G, Sial M, Fung P, Averbukh L, Cole R, Lee J, Farah K. Improving Bowel Preparation for Inpatient Colonoscopy: A Proactive Approach. Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News. Nov 2022.

Syed AR, Thakkar P, Horne ZD, Abdul‑Baki H, Kochhar G, Farah K, Thakkar S. Old vs New: Risk Factors Predicting Early Onset Colorectal Cancer. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology. 2019;11:1011‑1020.

Umar S, Farah K, Cole R, Gladys‑Oryhon J. Assessment and Impact of a Risk Resolutions Committee on Trends of Incidence Reporting in the Endoscopy Unit. (Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Category, First Prize 2020).

In addition to these published papers, Dr. Farah has presented extensively at national meetings and contributed to scientific abstracts and research projects listed on her academic profile. She continues to advance clinical practice and outcomes in gastroenterology through both scholarly work and leadership in quality improvement initiatives.