About
Sara Tariq, MD brings over two decades of internal medicine experience to her patients at NVFP. Before joining the practice, she spent more than 20 years at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in academic medicine, where she held leadership roles and trained thousands of physicians in building trust and connection with patients. She holds board certification in internal medicine and focuses clinically on chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure, as well as women's health, mental well-being, and weight management. Dr. Tariq communicates fluently in English, Spanish, Urdu, and Hindi, allowing her to connect with patients from a wide range of backgrounds. She actively shares public health knowledge through social media and local community programs. Outside the practice, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two adult children. Dr. Tariq is now accepting new patients.
Education & Training
Additional Training
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – held leadership roles in academic medicine; trained physicians in patient communication and trust-building
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tariq right for?
Dr. Tariq is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. Patients who prefer a physician fluent in Spanish, Urdu, or Hindi will find her practice especially accessible. She works well with women seeking comprehensive primary and preventive care. Patients who value a physician with deep academic training and a focus on trust-building will connect with her approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tariq focuses on chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. She also addresses women's health, mental well-being, and medical weight management. Her background in internal medicine and preventive medicine gives her a broad clinical scope for adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Tariq holds board certification in internal medicine. She also brings a clinical focus in preventive medicine to her patient care.
Dr. Tariq communicates fluently in English, Spanish, Urdu, and Hindi. This allows her to connect with patients from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Dr. Tariq spent over 20 years in academic medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She held leadership roles there and trained thousands of physicians in patient communication and trust. She now brings that depth of experience to her patients at Northern Virginia Family Practice.
Yes, women's health is a core part of Dr. Tariq's clinical focus. She addresses preventive care, chronic disease, mental well-being, and weight management for her female patients.
Yes, Dr. Tariq is currently accepting new patients at Northern Virginia Family Practice.
Dr. Tariq takes a medical approach to weight management, addressing root causes such as blood sugar control, hormonal factors, and chronic conditions. She integrates this work into broader preventive and internal medicine care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026