Nutrition is a cornerstone of effective PCOS care—yet many patients receive outdated or one-size-fits-all advice. In this clinically focused session, Dr. Basma Faris, a board-certified OB/GYN and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, will explore the role of nutrition in the diagnosis and management of PCOS. Attendees will learn how to identify root causes, individualize nutrition strategies, and integrate culinary medicine principles into care plans that support long-term hormonal and metabolic health.

Basma Faris, MD, MS, FACOG, CCMS, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and certified lifestyle medicine physician specializing in nutrition, metabolic health, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). With a background in clinical nutrition and a holistic, evidence-based approach to care, Dr. Faris empowers women to address root causes of hormonal and metabolic conditions. She is the founder of PollyPrep, a virtual women’s health practice dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals with PCOS and related conditions.