About
Dr. Alya Jawaid earned her medical degree from Aga Khan Medical School in Karachi, Pakistan in 2002. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota in 2008. Her training gave her deep experience in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. Before founding Zephyr Direct Primary Care, she practiced at HealthEast Maplewood and St. John's Hospital, and at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji. Those roles sharpened her ability to care for adults across the full spectrum of health, from healthy individuals to those managing complex, multi-system disease.
Dr. Jawaid practices evidence-based medicine and follows major society guidelines. She is passionate about sexual and reproductive health, menopausal symptom management, and helping patients navigate chronic conditions. She chose the DPC model to spend meaningful time with each patient and support their individual health journeys. She believes this approach leads to better health outcomes and lower costs. Dr. Jawaid has called Minnesota home for nearly 20 years. She has two children and enjoys volunteering, painting, and cooking for family and friends.
Education & Training
Medical School
Aga Khan Medical School, Karachi, Pakistan (2002)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota (2008)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jawaid right for?
Dr. Jawaid is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, relationship-driven primary care. She sees patients ranging from healthy individuals to those managing complex, multi-system disease. Patients who need comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including hormone therapy or contraceptive management, will find focused expertise here. Her inclusive practice welcomes patients of all backgrounds and identities. Adults who value same-day or next-day access and extended appointment time will feel well-served.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jawaid treats adults across a wide range of health needs. She manages complex, multi-system disease as well as everyday primary care concerns. Her clinical focus includes menopausal symptoms, contraceptive management, STI screening and treatment, and other reproductive health conditions. She also performs minor in-office procedures such as joint injections, sutures, and skin biopsies.
Dr. Jawaid completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota in 2008. She practiced internal medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings at major health systems before founding Zephyr Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Jawaid graduated from Aga Khan Medical School in Karachi, Pakistan in 2002. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota in 2008. She brings experience from large health systems, including HealthEast Maplewood, St. John's Hospital, and Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji.
Yes, reproductive and sexual health care is a core part of Dr. Jawaid's practice. She provides Pap smears, hormone replacement therapy, menopausal symptom management, contraceptive management, and STI screening and treatment. She delivers this care in a gender-affirming and inclusive environment.
Dr. Jawaid practices evidence-based medicine and follows major society guidelines. She believes that spending extended time with patients leads to better health outcomes and stronger patient-physician relationships. Her DPC model gives her the time to help each patient navigate their individual health journey without feeling rushed.
Yes, Dr. Jawaid regularly cares for adults with complex, multi-system disease. Her background in both inpatient and outpatient internal medicine prepared her to manage layered, chronic conditions. She coordinates specialist referrals when needed and maintains continuity of care for her members.
Dr. Jawaid has lived in Minnesota for nearly 20 years. She practiced at HealthEast Maplewood, St. John's Hospital, and Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji before opening Zephyr Direct Primary Care in St. Paul.
Yes, Dr. Jawaid provides gender-affirming and inclusive care for everyone. Zephyr Direct Primary Care celebrates and respects the diversity of all identities. Dr. Jawaid believes that who we are, our surroundings, and our experiences all shape our health.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026