Dr. Mariann ZakiDO

Family Medicine

at Grace Direct Primary Care — Sarasota, FL

About

Dr. Mariann Zaki earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University. She completed a three-year family medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital, where she earned the title of Intern of the Year in 2021 and Mentor of the Year in 2022. Her training there, guided by respected local specialists, shaped her clinical approach in lasting ways. Today, she holds board certification from the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves as a member of the Direct Primary Care Alliance.

S. medical training, Dr. Zaki practiced Emergency Medicine in Egypt, where she grew up in the Coptic Orthodox Christian community. She moved to New York in 2010 and eventually settled in Florida. She fully embraces the osteopathic principle that the body holds an innate capacity to heal itself. Her clinical passions include lifestyle medicine, mental health, and chronic disease management. She approaches every patient as someone who deserves a true advocate in their care. Outside the office, she enjoys board games with her family, weightlifting, reading, Theology, mission trips, and time on the Sarasota beaches. She and her husband, Dr. Fady Zaki, share their home with their daughter Ellie and a Labrador named Lexi.

Education & Training

Medical School

Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Residency

Family Medicine, Manatee Memorial Hospital (3 years)

Additional Training

Emergency Medicine practice in Egypt prior to U.S. medical training

Certifications

Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians

Conditions Treated

ADHD
chronic diseases
type II diabetes
hypertension
high cholesterol
erectile dysfunction
bacterial infections
autoimmune diseases
mental health conditions
obesity/weight management
smoking cessation
cancer screening
men's health conditions
menopausal symptoms
STDs

Who is Dr. Zaki right for?

Dr. Zaki suits patients of all ages who want a consistent, accessible relationship with one physician. Adults managing chronic conditions such as type II diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her focus on lifestyle-driven care. She serves women seeking full-scope gynecological and menopausal care and men navigating heart disease, prostate health, or hormonal concerns. Families with young children will find her equally comfortable with newborn care and well-child visits. Patients who value direct communication and unhurried appointments will feel at home in her practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Zaki treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes type II diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, ADHD, obesity, autoimmune diseases, and mental health conditions. She also manages men's and women's health concerns, including menopausal symptoms, erectile dysfunction, and STD screening. For patients working toward smoking cessation or weight loss, she offers structured support programs.

Yes. Dr. Zaki holds board certification from the American Academy of Family Physicians. She completed her family medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital and earned the titles of Intern of the Year and Mentor of the Year during her training there.

Dr. Zaki earned her DO degree from Nova Southeastern University. She then completed a three-year family medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Florida. S. training, she practiced Emergency Medicine in Egypt for several years.

Dr. Zaki practices with the belief that every patient deserves a fierce advocate. She fully embraces the osteopathic principle that the body holds an innate ability to heal itself. Her approach centers on lifestyle medicine, addressing root causes before relying on medications. She focuses on keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital.

Yes. Dr. Zaki sees patients of all ages, including newborns. Her pediatric services include newborn care, well-child checks, immunizations, and school and sports physicals. Families with enrolled adult members can add children to their membership at a lower monthly rate.

Yes. Dr. Zaki offers both medical weight loss programs and hormone replacement therapy. She takes a comprehensive approach, combining clinical treatment with lifestyle guidance. These services fall within the standard membership framework at Grace Direct Primary Care.

Yes. Dr. Zaki performs a range of minor procedures in-office, including skin biopsies, joint injections, trigger point injections, cryotherapy, laceration repair, ear wax removal, EKGs, and B12 injections. Members pay no additional fee for most in-office procedures.

Dr. Zaki is passionate about mental health and incorporates it directly into her primary care practice. She manages mental health conditions as part of her standard scope of care and helps coordinate with specialists when additional support is needed.

Dr. Zaki grew up in Egypt and brings an international perspective to her practice. For specific language accommodation questions, prospective patients can reach her directly through the practice before enrolling.

Members at Grace Direct Primary Care contact Dr. Zaki directly by phone, text, or email. She personally answers patient communications rather than routing them through an answering service. This direct access is a core part of the membership experience.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026