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Garland and the broader Dallas–Fort Worth community are grieving the sudden and tragic death of Dr. Areeb Zamir, MD, a highly respected pulmonologist and internal medicine physician whose passing has deeply affected his family, friends, colleagues, and patients. Dr. Zamir died following a fatal incident on North Central Expressway in Dallas, news that has left the medical community and those who knew him in shock.
Dr. Zamir was widely admired for his medical skill, compassionate bedside manner, and steadfast dedication to patient-focused care. As a specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine, he was especially recognized for his work treating interstitial lung disease, chronic respiratory illnesses, and advancing preventive healthcare. Patients frequently described him as kind, attentive, and thorough—someone who took the time to explain diagnoses clearly and ensure patients felt informed and supported. To many, he was not only a physician but a trusted guide during difficult health journeys.
He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network, and pursued fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine, Dr. Zamir was respected by colleagues for his professionalism, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to continued learning.
Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Zamir was a devoted husband and father who valued time with his family above all else. Those close to him remember his calm and thoughtful nature, as well as his love for photography, reading, and engaging conversations with friends and colleagues.
An overwhelming wave of tributes from patients, coworkers, and community members highlights the profound influence Dr. Zamir had both personally and professionally. His dedication, compassion, and integrity will continue to live on through the many lives he touched. Dr. Areeb Zamir’s loss is deeply felt, and he will be remembered with great respect and admiration.