Syeda Jaffery, M.D.

Syeda Jaffery, M.D.

  • Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Syeda Jaffery is originally from Pakistan and received her initial medical training at the Fatima Jinnah Medical School in Lahore, Pakistan. She did her Internal Medicine internship and residency with he University of Connecticut. Dr. Jaffery have been practicing medicine since 2004, the last eight years as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of Miami Hospital, and five years as the Medical Director at University of Miami Hospital. She was engaged in many hospital committees to improve the quality of care for hospitalized patients. She played a significant role in the training of medical students and residents and was awarded a best teacher award. Dr. Jaffery brings to UTSW a strong background in hospital medicine, and medical education. Her clinical practice specializes in the care of hospitalized patients, with a emphasis on patient centered care. Dr. Jaffery's interests outside of medicine include her family, fashion design, and travel.

Education & Training
  • Residency - University of Connecticut Health Center (1998-2001), Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship - University of Connecticut Health Center (2001-2003), Occupational & Environmental Medicine
  • Medical School - Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Pakistan (1988-1994)
  • Graduate School - University of Connecticut (2001-2003)
  • Other Post Graduate Training - University of Connecticut (2001-2003)
Professional Associations & Affiliations
  • American College of Physicians (2013), Member
  • Society of Hospital Medicine (2016), Member
Books & Publications
Research
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Improving Quality of Patient Discharge Processes
  • Co-Management of Hospitalist Services