Dr. Shumaila Athar, MD

Dr. Shumaila Athar is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed her residency at the University of Texas Health System. With 21 years of experience in family medicine, she provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Her extensive background allows her to address a wide range of health concerns and coordinate care for families throughout their lives.

Dr. Athar practices at multiple locations in Plano and Dallas, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Plano Hospital, and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Plano. She specializes in managing cholesterol problems in children and teenagers, treating high blood pressure, and addressing various lipid disorders. Her practice includes routine blood work such as complete blood counts and comprehensive chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0 …out of 5.