Tariq Shafi
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
7100 Regency Square Boulevard Suite 289 Houston Texas, 77036About
Tariq Shafi, MD, earned his medical degree in 1985 from Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College in the Dominican Republic. He continues his medical training in this country at The Whole Health Center in Texas, a private practice of Dr. Gilbert Manso. Dr. Shafi is Dr. Manso's main assistant. Under Dr. Manso's direct supervision, teaching and training, Dr. Shafi has become well-known in the Holistic and Alternative medical community. Wanting to be a healer and caring for his patients, he says, are instrumental to his success. Dr. Shafi also works as a Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Houston Community College.
Education and Training
Dominican Republic
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Community College
Provider Details
Tariq Shafi's Expert Contributions
What could be the reason for sudden weight gain around the abdomen?
Most common reson in this age group of female patients is insulin resistance also sub clinical hypothyroid, intestinal bacterial imbalance and hormone imbalance, lack of exercise and diet imbalance. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Houston Community College -
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dr. Shafi attributes his success to always wanting to be a healer and caring for his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time
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