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Sumaiya Ellam Zobairi, MD
Family Medicine
Ages seen 0 - 99+yrs
English
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Thu, Aug 13
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
Fri, Aug 14
10:00 AM
Biography
Dr. Zobairi's passion for Family Medicine was inspired by the family doctors who cared for her grandparents through house calls. She witnessed firsthand the deep trust, compassion, and continuity these physicians brought into her family's home, and the profound impact their care had. These formative experiences profoundly shaped her commitment to providing patient-centered, relationship-based care throughout her own medical career.
Dr. Zobairi believes that the best healthcare begins with a strong patient-physician partnership, where every patient is an active participant in their own well-being. Her approach to care is rooted in providing comprehensive, lifelong care for individuals and families. She emphasizes prevention and believes that healthy lifestyle choices are the foundation of long-term wellness. When appropriate, Dr. Zobairi works with patients to identify practical, sustainable lifestyle changes that can improve health and help prevent chronic disease. Her holistic approach recognizes that physical, emotional, and mental health are closely connected.
She is committed to understanding each patient's unique needs, values, and health goals, creating personalized care plans that support overall well-being. Dr. Zobairi holds special interests in lifestyle medicine and disease prevention, women's health across all stages of life, emotional and mental wellness and preventive care and long-term health management.
Outside of work, Dr. Zobairi enjoys exploring new destinations and cultures through travel, experimenting with cooking and baking, and discovering great books with her book club. She also enjoys playing mahjong, attending movies and the performing arts, getting creative with crafts, and, most of all, spending quality time with family and friends.
Dr. Zobairi's passion for Family Medicine was inspired by the family doctors who cared for her grandparents through house calls. She witnessed firsthand the deep trust, compassion, and continuity these physicians brought into her family's home, and the profound impact their care had. These formative experiences profoundly shaped her commitment to providing patient-centered, relationship-based care throughout her own medical career.
Dr. Zobairi believes that the best healthcare begins with a strong patient-physician partnership, where every patient is an active participant in their own well-being. Her approach to care is rooted in providing comprehensive, lifelong care for individuals and families. She emphasizes prevention and believes that healthy lifestyle choices are the foundation of long-term wellness. When appropriate, Dr. Zobairi works with patients to identify practical, sustainable lifestyle changes that can improve health and help prevent chronic disease. Her holistic approach recognizes that physical, emotional, and mental health are closely connected.
She is committed to understanding each patient's unique needs, values, and health goals, creating personalized care plans that support overall well-being. Dr. Zobairi holds special interests in lifestyle medicine and disease prevention, women's health across all stages of life, emotional and mental wellness and preventive care and long-term health management.
Outside of work, Dr. Zobairi enjoys exploring new destinations and cultures through travel, experimenting with cooking and baking, and discovering great books with her book club. She also enjoys playing mahjong, attending movies and the performing arts, getting creative with crafts, and, most of all, spending quality time with family and friends.
Ages Seen
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Education: Aga Khan University Medical College (1998)
Internship: Family Medicine, UTHSC at Houston, (2001)
Residency: Family Medicine, UTHSC at Houston, (2004)
Fellowship: Family Medicine Fellowship, University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston (2006)
Certifications
Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
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