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Farah Alvi, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Arlington Heights, IL

FarahAlviMDMS, FACOG

Obstetrics & Gynecology Arlington Heights, IL

General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon

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  • Office

    880 W Central Rd
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Phone+1 847-618-1000

Summary

  • Dr. Farah Alvi is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at the University of Chicago. She has expertise in advanced hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and robotics for a variety of gynecologic conditions, including endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, and abnormal bleeding Dr. Alvi completed her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She then received her medical degree and master’s in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Toledo. A native of the Chicago area, Dr. Alvi completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Joseph Hospital, followed by fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has 8 publications and over 150 citings.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2015 - 2017
  • Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago)
    Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011 - 2015
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Trends in Malpractice Claims for Obstetric and Gynecologic Procedures,2005-2014  
    Glaser LM, Alvi FA, Milad M, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Press Mentions

  • Robotic Surgery Advances Provide Relief from Endometriosis and Fibroids
    Robotic Surgery Advances Provide Relief from Endometriosis and FibroidsMay 26th, 2018
  • Could Your Menstrual Pain Be a Sign of Endometriosis?
    Could Your Menstrual Pain Be a Sign of Endometriosis?March 25th, 2018

Other Languages

  • Urdu