Farhan Bhatti
Lansing,MI
Summary
Dynamic healthcare expert with extensive experience as CEO and Medical Director at Care Free Medical Inc., driving quality improvement and operational efficiency. Proven track record in grant writing and public speaking, successfully enhancing patient care for underinsured populations while fostering collaboration with community partners. Passionate about advancing and advocating for healthcare access and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Speaker
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
07.2019 - Current
- Train healthcare professionals in distinguishing bipolar disorder from major depressive disorder while conveying clinical trial data of Vraylar usage.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Pediatric Hospitalist, Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
11.2015 - Current
- Provide inpatient care for pediatric and postpartum patients on the Pediatric Floor and Mother/Baby Unit at Sparrow Hospital.
- Supervise and teach pediatric resident physicians during clinical rounds. Serving in a per-diem capacity.
Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director
Care Free Medical Inc.
Lansing, MI
07.2015 - Current
- Lead a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC-LA) delivering 15,000+ annual visits across medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health services for underserved populations
- Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, from infancy through older adulthood
- Supervise and teach internal medicine residents and medical students affiliated with Michigan State University
- Design and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency
- Serve as organizational liaison to community partners, health systems, insurers, vendors, and government agencies
- Oversee a multidisciplinary team of 30+ staff across three clinical divisions
- Manage organizational budget and present monthly financial and operational reports to the Board of Directors
- Expand fundraising efforts through successful grant writing, donor engagement, and agency partnerships
Family Medicine Resident
Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency
Lansing, MI
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Delivered comprehensive, longitudinal care to patients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Received additional advanced training in psychiatry and pediatric care.
Deputy Campaign Manager
Virg Bernero for Michigan
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Managed statewide staff and interns across diverse campaign offices to ensure seamless operations.
- Recruited grassroots volunteer leaders in key regions, fostering engagement and advocacy.
- Represented candidate at public events, meetings, and media appearances to increase visibility.
- Participated in daily strategy calls with senior consultants to refine campaign approaches.
- Drafted policy statements, speeches, and talking points for consistent messaging.
- Edited website content to align with evolving campaign priorities.
- Supported fundraising initiatives through donor outreach and event planning.
Communications Specialist
Public Policy Associates
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Contributed to planning and rollout of Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative, targeting 50% recidivism reduction.
- Facilitated strategy development to assess reentry readiness from intake to release.
- Coordinated implementation of in-prison services: education, addiction treatment, vocational training, counseling.
- Promoted cross-agency collaboration to integrate correctional, workforce, and community support systems.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
East Lansing, MI05.2012
Bachelor of Science (with Honors) - Physiology, Lyman Briggs College
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2006
Bachelor of Arts (with Honors) - Political Science – Public Administration and Public Policy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2006
Skills
- Public speaking
- Quality improvement and policy development
- Medical education and training
- Grant writing
- Problem solving
- Business growth and revenue generation
- Patient safety and care
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Industry partnership development
- Budgeting and cost control
- Operational efficiency
Certification
Board Certification, American Board of Family Medicine June 2015
Awards
- Commencement Speaker, Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University May 2023
- Young Alumni Award, Michigan State University Awards Banquet Sept 2022
- Community Faculty Of The Year Award, Department of Family Medicine, MSU-CHM March 2021
- Ten Over The Next Ten Award, Lansing Chamber of Commerce Sept 2019
- Lansing Outstanding Volunteer Faculty Award, MSU-CHM March 2018
- Resident Teacher Of The Year Award, MSU College of Human Medicine March 2014
- Lyman Briggs College Outstanding Student Award May 2006
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
- State Director (MI) and National Board Member, Committee to Protect Health Care May 2019 – Present
- School Board Member, Lansing School District February 2018 – March 2024
- Alumni Board Member, MSU CHM May 2019 – Present
- Planning Board Member, City of Lansing June 2017 – Aug 2023
- Board Member, Ingham Health Plan May 2017 – May 2020
- Lansing Principal Shopping District Board Member (Downtown Lansing, Inc.) 2007 – 2010
- Chairperson, Malcolm X Subcommittee, Mayor’s Commission on Celebrating Diversity June 2007 – Feb 2008
Timeline
Physician Speaker
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
07.2019 - Current
Pediatric Hospitalist
Pediatric Hospitalist, Sparrow Hospital
11.2015 - Current
Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director
Care Free Medical Inc.
07.2015 - Current
Family Medicine Resident
Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency
07.2012 - 06.2015
Deputy Campaign Manager
Virg Bernero for Michigan
11.2009 - 11.2010
Communications Specialist
Public Policy Associates
09.2006 - 07.2007
Doctor of Medicine -
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Bachelor of Science (with Honors) - Physiology, Lyman Briggs College
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (with Honors) - Political Science – Public Administration and Public Policy
Michigan State University
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