Author: Dr. Nadia Falah, MD - Clinical Genetics, Genomics, Cytogenetics, Biochemical Genetics Specialist

Dr. Nadia Falah, MD, is a board-certified physician in Medical Genetics and Medical Biochemical Genetics who focuses on making complex genetic care clear, compassionate, and accessible to patients and families. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine and completed residency training in Medical Genetics and Genomics at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System, followed by advanced fellowships in Clinical Pharmacology in Medical Biochemical Genetics at Duke University.

She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Vanderbilt University, reflecting her interest in careful, evidence-based practice and research. Dr. Falah has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, at West Virginia University and was a member of the West Virginia Advisory Council on Rare Diseases, roles that strengthened her commitment to rare disease diagnosis, family counseling, and systems-level advocacy.

Clinically, she has broad expertise across rare and inherited conditions—including metabolic and mitochondrial disorders, hereditary cancer syndromes, and connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome—and she is experienced with modern testing approaches like whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing and comprehensive carrier screening. Today, Dr. Falah leads MD Genetic Clinic in Bradenton, Florida, a physician-led telehealth and in-person practice designed to shorten patients’ “diagnostic odyssey” by coordinating testing, insurance authorization, and follow-up care in a single, patient-friendly pathway; saliva kits and remote workflows allow most evaluations to occur from home, with in-person visits arranged as needed.

Her work also includes collaboration with children’s hospitals and multidisciplinary teams to translate genetic findings into practical care plans for growth, development, and long-term health. Beyond her clinic duties, Dr. Falah has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, presented at national and international meetings, and provided journal peer review and industry consultation, all with the same goal: to turn fast-moving genetic science into clear answers and actionable guidance for patients. Known for careful listening and plain-language explanations, she helps families understand results, risks, and next steps, and she places strong emphasis on coordination with primary care and specialist colleagues so that genetic information improves day-to-day care.

She is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics and is an active member of professional societies that promote quality, ethics, and patient education in genomic medicine.