Overview
Dr. Tara Rizvi earned her medical degree at King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Caritas St. Elizabeth Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. Board certified in rheumatology, Dr. Rizvi has been in practice in Massachusetts and Texas since 2003. She treats patients 18 years and older for conditions including autoimmune diseases; hip, knee hand and wrist osteoarthritis; rheumatic diseases; and rheumatoid arthritis. She speaks Urdu and Hindi. She was recognized in 2018 by Baylor College of Medicine with a STAR award for patient care excellence and a Woman of Excellence Award. Dr. Rizvi’s approach is inspired by her passion for patient-centered, evidence-based care. She empowers patients through education about their autoimmune disease. Foremost in her practice is a healthy patient-physician relationship built on trust and mutual respect. She strives to give her patients hope for a less painful future and a great quality of life. Dr. Rizvi, who lives in west Houston, is married and the mother of three children.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Polymyositis, and Scleroma.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Baylor Medicine Rheumatology
Jasvinder Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
John Reveille is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reveille is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Scleroderma. Dr. Reveille is currently accepting new patients.
Shervin Assassi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Assassi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Localized Scleroderma, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Assassi is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara J. Rizvi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara J. Rizvi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara J. Rizvi by calling their office at 346-257-4300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tara J. Rizvi a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara J. Rizvi is classified as an Experienced expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tara J. Rizvi specialize in?
While Dr. Tara J. Rizvi is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Polymyositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Tara J. Rizvi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara J. Rizvi has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Tara J. Rizvi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tara J. Rizvi accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara J. Rizvi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-257-4300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArthritisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- PolymyositisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PsoriasisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- SclerodermaDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TenosynovitisDr. Rizvi isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.