Meet Your Internal Medicine Doctor in Houston

Finding the right internal medicine doctor is an important step in managing your health. At Village Physicians in Houston, our care team works with adults to understand their medical concerns, discuss treatment options, and develop personalized approaches to care.

Our team includes Nasiya Ahmed, MD, who is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Kimberly Dodd, MSN, FNP-C, a Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, they provide care with an emphasis on clear communication, individualized attention, and helping patients make informed decisions about their health.

Nasiya Ahmed, MD

Internal Medicine Doctor, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Education and Training

A native Houstonian, Dr. Nasiya Ahmed earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Dallas in Irving. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

Board Certifications and Clinical Expertise

Dr. Ahmed is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

She formerly served as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, where she was medical director of their inpatient ACE (Acute Care of Elderly) Unit.

Professional Experience and Research

Throughout her academic and clinical career at UT, Dr. Ahmed contributed extensively to nursing and physician education locally, nationally, and internationally. She participated in grant-funded research and published multiple articles focused on improving care for older patients.

More recently, she served as medical director for Transitional Care Clinics at Intercede Health, managing care for patients with difficult-to-manage chronic illnesses. She utilizes these multidisciplinary clinical and administrative skills to promote proactive health and wellness for adults across all ages.

Community Involvement and Personal Interests

Dr. Ahmed has shared her medical expertise through television and Houston Chronicle interviews, focusing on improving care for older adults.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, volunteering, playing capoeira, and spending quality time with family, friends, and her dear parrot.

See Dr. Ahmed's interview conducted by Inspira Advantage, an education-technology organization that works with students pursuing medical school.

Kimberly Dodd, MSN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Education and Clinical Experience

After graduating from Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing, Mrs. Dodd practiced intensive care nursing for five years at Ben Taub General Hospital in the medical ICU. She went on to graduate with her master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner over two years ago.

Advanced Practice and Patient Care

As an advanced practice registered nurse working as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Mrs. Dodd is dedicated to impacting the community through comprehensive, high-quality care. Her philosophy is to treat each patient and family as her own.

She has been actively involved in caring for a high volume of adult and geriatric patients in a clinic setting.

Teaching and Professional Affiliations

Mrs. Dodd also has experience as an adjunct instructor with Prairie View A&M College of Nursing, specifically working with the RN-BSN student population.

She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Sigma Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Through Village Physicians, Mrs. Dodd also provides house calls.

Internal medicine doctor, Dr. Nasiya Ahmed speaks on behalf of the Houston Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Senior Services Alliance at the invitation of The Village of the Heights. The topic of the presentation was the 5 senses & how they change in aging.