Dr. Andrew Farah, MD
Medical Director | Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Expert in Complex Mood Disorders, Brain Health, and Integrative Psychiatry
We are proud to welcome Dr. Andrew Farah as the Medical Director and Supervisory Collaborating Physician at MedPsych in Raleigh, North Carolina. With more than 30 years of experience in psychiatry, Dr. Farah brings exceptional clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Board-certified in psychiatry since 1995, Dr. Farah has long served the Triad and Triangle regions of North Carolina, supporting individuals and families across a wide range of mental health needs. He is recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a designation awarded to only a select group of psychiatrists for their excellence in clinical practice, research, and education.
Dr. Farah’s areas of focus include:
- Treatment-resistant depression and complex mood disorders
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurocognitive rehabilitation
- Adult ADHD and executive functioning
- Forensic psychiatry and mental health in legal settings
- Prevention of neurodegenerative illnesses such as dementia
- Nutritional psychiatry, including the role of B vitamins and micronutrients
As an educator and author, Dr. Farah has taught at several academic institutions, including as Adjunct Faculty at High Point University’s Physician Assistant program. He is also the author of the widely acclaimed book Hemingway’s Brain(University of South Carolina Press), which examines the intersection of mental health and creativity in the life of the famed writer. His research and publications explore innovative approaches to psychiatric care, including neuropsychiatry, brain-based therapies, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and integrative treatment strategies.
Dr. Farah has held leadership roles across the continuum of care—from hospital systems like Novant Health to community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. At MedPsych, he helps shape clinical policy, ensures high standards in psychiatric practice, and mentors providers in delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care to patients of all backgrounds.
With a reputation for clinical excellence, warmth, and clarity, Dr. Farah is deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes and building trust with every patient and family he serves.
Learn more about Dr. Farah’s published work or explore his contributions to psychiatry on Amazon and at leading conferences across the country.