Irfan M. Rahim, MD, FAAP
Irfan Rahim is the founder and medical director of Start Line Pediatrics. After getting his B.A. in Chemistry from California State University, Fresno, and his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he entered the United States Air Force and completed his residency at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1998. Dr. Rahim is a Veteran of the United States Air Force. After serving military families for seven years, he spent 17 years working in private practice in Suburban Boston and the Boston Metrowest. Opening Start Line Pediatrics in 2018 was the next step for Dr. Rahim in providing quality medical care that aligns with his own set of core values, namely, be approachable, be accountable, be flexible.
Dr. Rahim enjoys teaching and has trained medical students, pediatric residents and nurse practitioner students throughout his career. He is a member of the Community Medical Staff of Boston Children’s Hospital as well as the Active Medical Staff at Metrowest Medical Center.
Dr. Rahim is married and is the father of a daughter who is an Athletic Trainer for a D1 college baseball team and of another daughter currently in college, studying Mechanical Engineering. He has a breadth of personal experience with many of the issues and dilemmas that his patients face which fully complements his professional experience and qualifications. Dr. Rahim speaks Farsi, is an avid sports fan, enjoys family time, his dog Franklin, traveling, the beach and any competitive board or card game!
Hallie Pearl, MD, FAAP
Dr. Hallie Pearl hails originally from Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Pearl received her B.S. in Biology with a Physiology and Neurobiology specialization from the University of Maryland, College Park. From there, she continued on to the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, graduating in 2018. Dr. Pearl completed her Pediatric residency at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center. She is a member of the Community Medical Staff of Boston Children’s Hospital, certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
As a pediatrician, she enjoys building longitudinal relationships with her patients and their families, focusing on preventative care and creating healthy habits. Her special interests clinically include pediatric asthma care, hearing loss, and nutrition. She views herself as both a lifelong learner and as a teacher, educating her patients about their health.
Dr. Pearl lives locally with her husband, three daughters, and two dogs. She enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring the local area with her family.
Emily Curley, PNP
Emily Curley grew up right next door to Start Line Pediatrics in Upton, MA. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire in 2018 and began her nursing career at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts, on their inpatient pediatric floor. She also worked at the Primary Care Center at Boston Children’s Hospital while working toward her Nurse Practitioner degree which she obtained in 2023, after completing her Master of Science degree in Nursing at Regis College.
Emily joined Start Line in June of 2025 as she was looking for a practice where there was an emphasis on continuity of care and where she could build stronger connections with families.
Emily lives with her husband. She is hoping to grow her new family with a dog soon! She enjoys running, hiking, and traveling, as well as spending lots of time with her niece and nephews. Fun fact: Emily is fluent in Spanish!
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