Parivash Badar, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Parivash Badar, M.B.B.S., M.D., is a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she provides comprehensive care for people and families in the community and surrounding areas. Dr. Badar's clinical practice centers on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and women's health, with a focus on promoting wellness through evidence-based care and meaningful connections with her patients. As an instructor in family medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, she is also committed to mentoring the next generation of clinicians.

Dr. Badar cares for each patient with a philosophy grounded in compassion and respect. "Being trusted with someone's health is a privilege. My approach to care begins with listening and combines evidence-based medicine with compassion and respect for what matters most to each patient," she says.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Badar provides personalized and comprehensive care that supports people through all stages of life. Her clinical expertise includes:

• Diabetes management: Helping individuals manage their blood sugar through preventive care, lifestyle guidance, and medication optimization.
• Hypertension and heart failure: Medication management and lifestyle counseling to improve cardiovascular health and quality of life.
• Prenatal and women's health care: Comprehensive care before, during, and after pregnancy, including support for healthy pregnancies.
• Female contraception: Counseling and procedures for contraceptive options, including long-acting reversible contraception.
• Female contraceptive devices: Office-based placement and management of contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs).
• Musculoskeletal joint injections: Diagnostic and therapeutic joint injections to relieve pain and restore function.

Research and expertise

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Badar's academic work bridges patient care, education, and research. She has presented nationally and regionally on topics such as diabetes management, clinical continuity, and resident wellbeing. Her commitment to education is reflected through her teaching roles at Mayo Clinic and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Badar's contributions have been recognized with awards from the American Academy of Family Physicians and Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Research.

Personal note

Outside of medicine, Dr. Badar enjoys staying active through outdoor activities with her children and labradoodle. She also loves cooking for friends and family, finding joy in bringing people together around shared meals.