Dr. Zainab Shahnawaz, MD

Dr. Zainab Shahnawaz is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with 16 years of experience treating patients with complex joint and autoimmune conditions. She earned her medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed her residency training at Upstate University Hospital, where she developed expertise in diagnosing and managing rheumatologic disorders.

Dr. Shahnawaz practices throughout the Plano and Frisco, Texas area with affiliations at multiple leading medical centers including Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Plano Hospital, and several Baylor Scott And White locations. She specializes in treating patients with joint pain, hand pain, and rheumatoid arthritis. Her diagnostic approach includes extremity X-rays and specialized blood tests to evaluate immune system function and inflammation levels, helping patients find relief from chronic pain and joint problems.