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 improving patient outcomes. With over two decades of clinical experience, she has built a reputation for excellence in patient care, quality assurance, and medical leadership. Her career has spanned multiple leadership roles, including Chief Medical Officer at Wexford Hospital and the Clinically Integrated Network of Physician Partners of Western Pennsylvania, where she implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and elevate clinical performance.

Beyond her clinical leadership, Dr. Farah is the Founder of Farah Unscripted LLC, a platform focused on empowering leaders in healthcare and beyond. She also serves as Chief Strategy Implementation Officer at OnePass Medical, where she leverages her medical expertise and entrepreneurial insight to drive organizational growth and innovation. Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders and fostering strategic excellence has made her a recognized thought leader in both clinical and administrative medicine.

Dr. Farah’s academic contributions are equally notable. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and has served as Chief Quality Officer for the Division of Gastroenterology and Associate Program Director for the GI Fellowship Program at Allegheny Health Network. She holds a Doctor of Medicine from The George Washington University and a Master of Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University and is a Certified Physician Executive through the American Association for Physician Leadership. Her expertise spans healthcare quality, regulatory affairs, medical staff leadership, and medico-legal consulting.

Committed to community engagement, Dr. Farah is Founder and Past President of the National Charity League Pittsburgh Linxx Chapter, promoting volunteerism and philanthropic impact. She has led many mothers and daughters in numerous philanthropic activities for over fifty 501(c)(3) corporations in the Western PA community. Her passion for advancing healthcare systems, mentoring physician leaders, and creating transformative experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals continues to define her work. Through her combination of clinical mastery, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial drive, Dr. Farah exemplifies the modern physician-leader shaping the future of medicine.

• Master of Medical Management — Carnegie Mellon University (2024)
• Certified Physician Executive — American Association for Physician Leadership (2022)
• Gastroenterology Fellowship — Allegheny General Hospital (2005)
• Internal Medicine Residency — Allegheny General Hospital (2002)
• Doctor of Medicine — The George Washington University School of Medicine (1999)
• Bachelor of Arts (Pre-Medicine & Religion) — The George Washington University (1995)
• High School Diploma — Bishop Ireton High School (1991)
• Digital Marketing Institute certification (in progress)

• MD (Doctor of Medicine)
• MMM (Master of Medical Management)
• CPE (Certified Physician Executive)
• FASGE (Fellow, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
• Horty Springer Seminars Certification — Completion of core curriculum in Peer Review Clinic, Medical Staff Leadership, Credentialing for Excellence, Strategies for Management of Physicians, and Health & Disruptive Conduct (2018–2021)
• Associate Professor of Medicine — Drexel University College of Medicine

• Featured in Influential Women Magazine (2026) for exemplifying excellent leadership, inspiration, and creative content.
• Consumer’s Research Council of America — Best Gastroenterologists (2009)
• American Biographical Institute — Woman of the Year in Medicine & Healthcare (2010)
• Becker’s GI & Endoscopy / Becker’s ASC Review — #13 of 127 GI Physicians to Know (2018)
• Living Proof of Core Behaviors Team Award
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Service Award
• Certificate of Excellence in Research
• UEG Congress Recognition
• ASGE Practice Operations Recognition Program (PRP)
• ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program (EURP)
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) SCOPY Award
• Educational Grant Recipient
• National Pancreas Foundation Physician Honoree of the Year — Contributions to Specialized Pancreatic Care (2020)
• ACG SCOPY Award — Best Colorectal Cancer Community Outreach During COVID, “COLOVID-19”, Allegheny Health Network (2020)
• ACG Presidential Poster Award — “Utilization of Telemedicine for Colorectal Cancer Outreach During the COVID-19 Pandemic (COLOVID-19)” (2020)
• ACG Mentorship Award for Fellows-in-Training — Colorectal Cancer Screening Gender & Race Disparities in Western PA, Virtual Annual Meeting (2020)
• ACG SCOPY Award — High Impact Media Campaign, Allegheny Health Network (2021)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor — Pittsburgh Magazine (2021–2025)
• Castle Connolly Pittsburgh Magazine Top Doctors Healthcare Research Award (2021)
• American College of Gastroenterology SCOPY Insights & Inspiration Award (2024)

• National Quality Improvement Consortium for the GI Benchmarking Registry — Board of Directors (2022–Present)
• The Gastrointestinal Quality Consortium Industry Review Committee
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) — National Speaker
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) — Member
• American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) — Member
• Women in GI Endoscopy — Member
• Fellow, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE)

• Founder & Past President, National Charity League (NCL) Pittsburgh Linxx
• Founded Pittsburgh’s first NCL chapter, one of three in Pennsylvania
• Built one of the fastest-growing chapters in the U.S., reaching 130+ members in the first year Advanced NCL’s three pillars: philanthropy, leadership, and culture
• Developed leadership pathways for middle and high school girls, preparing future female leaders
• Elderly populations
• Women and children
• First responders
• Individuals with disabilities
• Local food banks
• Homeless communities
• Veterans and active military
• Disaster response and relief efforts

Dr. Katie Farah, MD, MMM, CPE, FASGE, is a therapeutic gastroenterologist and healthcare leader with a distinguished record of clinical practice and scholarly contributions. She has authored and co‑authored numerous peer‑reviewed articles and abstracts in gastroenterology, focusing on colorectal cancer screening, bowel preparation strategies, and quality improvement initiatives in endoscopy. Her work has appeared in respected 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 publications, Dr. Farah has presented extensively at national conferences, contributed to scientific abstracts, and led research projects advancing gastroenterology practice and patient safety. Her scholarly work complements her leadership in clinical quality, operational excellence, and healthcare transformation.