About
Dr. Alya Jawaid graduated from the Aga Khan Medical School in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2002 and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota in 2008. She has practiced medicine for nearly two decades, gaining experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings at HealthEast Maplewood, St. John’s Hospital, and Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji. Dr. Jawaid is committed to evidence‑based medicine and follows major society guidelines to provide high‑quality care.
As the owner and physician of Zephyr Direct Primary Care, Dr. Jawaid embraces the Direct Primary Care model because it centers the patient‑physician relationship, allowing her to spend extended time with each patient and reduce overall healthcare costs. She believes that transparent, personalized care without insurance barriers leads to better health outcomes and stronger community ties.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- Aga Khan Medical School (2002)
- Residency
- Internal Medicine - University of Minnesota (Minnesota)
- Years in practice
- 20+ years
- Specialty
- Internal Medicine
Training programs
- Residency Internal Medicine · University of Minnesota (Minnesota)
Practice
Where Dr. Alya Jawaid practices
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Zephyr Direct Primary Care
St Paul, MN
Community
Volunteering, painting, and spending time with family and friends.
International experience
Dr. Jawaid grew up in Pakistan and attended the Aga Khan University and Medical College.
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.