Mina Farahani

Mina Farahani, MD, MS, MS is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the cornea and ocular surface at Spindel Eye Associates based in Derry, New Hampshire.

Dr. Farahani’s research interests include neurotrophic keratitis, limbal stem cell deficiency, and ocular surface disease. Dr. Farahani is passionate about providing patient-centered care while engaging in clinical research to further expand treatment and diagnostic options for her patients.

Dr. Farahani is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (where she serves on the Young Eye Surgeon Committee), the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the New England Ophthalmological Society (where she serves on the Program Planning Committee) and Women in Ophthalmology.

After completing her undergraduate degree in molecular and cell biology with honors, Dr. Farahani completed her medical training at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Frankling University of Medicine and Science. She also earned two master’s degrees, in biological sciences and healthcare administration during her years at RFU. Dr. Farahani then went on to complete an intern year at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL followed by her ophthalmology residency at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, IL. During her very busy residency program, Dr. Farahani took care of many complex patient cases and was honored as Chief Resident and Resident of the Year. Dr. Farahani then went on to finish her training with a fellowship in cornea and refractive care at the University of California, Irvine.

She volunteers for the American Board of Ophthalmology where she administers the oral board examination to contribute to the next generation of practicing ophthalmologists. Dr. Farahani lectures to other eye care professionals locally and nationally on various anterior segment topics. She is passionate about patient education.