Taliya Rizvi, MD

We are happy to welcome Dr. Taliya Rizvi to Premier Independent Physicians of McKinney!  Dr. Rizvi is new to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and is accepting new patients beginning December 11th. 

Dr. Rizvi completed her medical degree at Dow Medical College, renowned as one of Pakistan’s oldest and most prestigious medical colleges.  She completed her residency at AdventHealth Orlando, the largest hospital in Florida and the third largest in the United States, and is board-certified in Internal Medicine.  “This pivotal phase of my career coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting me with uniquely challenging and exceptional experiences that profoundly reshaped my personal and professional outlook,” Dr. Rizvi said of her residency.  In addition to her residency and clinical observerships in cardiology, neuroscience, and nephrology, Dr. Rizvi has authorized several articles and case reports in various journals and has undertaken multiple quality improvement projects. 

Dr. Rizvi is devoted to her family, cherishing moments spent with her parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews.  In her spare time, she enjoys exploring nature, cooking, and creative writing.  She is actively engaged in social and community service work.

Zahid Zafar, MD

Dr. Zafar has been practicing in the McKinney and Allen area for more than 20+ years. He has extensive experience in managing adult medical care in an inpatient and outpatient environment, treating acute and chronic diseases. Dr. Zafar is also very involved in independent assisting living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities throughout the Collin County community as well as having privileges at Medical Center McKinney.  Dr. Zafar is committed to providing his patients with an exceptional level of care and individual attention to their specific needs. Dr. Zafar is board certified in internal medicine with completed post-graduate training at Wayne State University in Michigan. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the Collin County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

Dr. Zafar resides in Frisco with his wife and three children. He enjoys traveling, spending time with his family and friends, and is very involved in his community.