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Michael Farhi, MD, Neurology, Melrose Park, IL, Westlake Hospital

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Neurology Melrose Park, IL

Physician

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Summary

  • My professional career started in 1995, as a solo private
    practice practitioner. I developed a highly productive practice, seeing
    300 patients in my clinic and another 25 consults monthly for 20 years.
    Spread out amongst 4 hospitals and a private clinic. Exceptional
    documentation guided by coding experts and detailed physical exams
    led to becoming a “go to” specialist. Vital diagnostic testing and
    thorough explanations consistently yielded 4-5 star patient reviews
    throughout my career. Going the extra mile by double checking
    prescriptions, comprehensive hospitalization and post-hospitalization
    evaluations made me invaluable and ensured a 70 hour work week.
    Word of mouth from patients and midlevel providers tagged me as “the
    most approachable doctor”resulting in rapid practice growth.
    Transitioning to an employed setting, I maintained a robust
    inpatient service at VA’s largest Spinal Cord Unit, as I also developed an
    outpatient chemodenervation (Botox) clinic from a dozen to 200-300
    procedures yearly for nearly 4 years.
    Consultation is provided for Migraine, Stroke/Cerebral
    hemorrhage, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Guillain Barre, Myasthenia
    Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, SCI, ALS, Sciatica, Neuropathy and
    complications from systemic disease such as cancer, diabetes and
    trauma.
    As EMRs became the norm I became a role model amongst my
    peers learning and sharing template creation and streamlining medical
    documentation. I have proficiency in VistA, Mckesson, Epic, Meditech
    and Practice Fusion.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1995
  • Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University
    Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1991 - 1992
  • Universidad de Guadalajara
    Universidad de GuadalajaraClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1992 - 2023
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2005 - 2008
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1991 - 1992

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2013

Press Mentions

  • Reimagine the Baby Bottle with SippyNipple for Water Bottles
    Reimagine the Baby Bottle with SippyNipple for Water BottlesFebruary 15th, 2017

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