Tasaduq Hussain Mir, MD, FAAFP, DABFM
Dr. Tasaduq Hussain Mir, MD, FAAFP, DABFM, is a board-certified family medicine physician, educator, and academic leader based in Fort Worth, Texas. He currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and Program Director of the Medical City Fort Worth Family Medicine Residency Program. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Mir is deeply committed to advancing primary care through medical education, mentorship, and training next generation of Family Medicine physicians. His work emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth within residency training programs. Dr. Mir began his medical journey at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran, where he earned his medical degree in 2003. He later completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in 2012, serving as Chief Resident, and went on to pursue a fellowship in Academic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He further expanded his expertise with certification in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona and continues to advance his leadership skills through programs such as the NIPDD Fellowship and Certification in Remediation in Graduate Medical Education (C-RGME). Prior to his current roles, he spent a decade at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as faculty and Medical Director for the Family Medicine inpatient service at Parkland Memorial Hospital. An accomplished educator and contributor to the medical community, Dr. Mir has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and presentations, and has served as a reviewer for multiple medical journals. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD), Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP), Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), and Kashmiri American Society for Healthcare, Medical Education and Research (KASHMER). He is passionate about mentoring and dedicated to guiding residents and medical students as they navigate their training and careers. Outside of medicine, Dr. Mir enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, hiking, and playing cricket, maintaining a balanced approach to both his professional and personal life.
• Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Doctor of Medicine
• University of Minnesota - Residency, Family Medicine Residency Program
• UNT Health Fort Worth - Fellowship , Academic Medicine
• Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine - Integrative Medicine in Residency, Integrative Medicine
• National Institute of Program Directors Development (AFMRD) - NIPDD Fellowship, Program Director’s Development
• MD
• DABFM (Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine)
• FAAFP (Fellow American Academy or Family Physicians)
• Dr Mir has recieved numerous awards for patient care and teaching locally, nationally and internationally.
• Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
• Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD)
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• KASHMER (international organization)
• Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP)
• Volunteer Physician at American Muslim Womens Physician Association (AMWPA)
Dr. Mir has made extensive contributions to medical literature, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, manuscripts, and poster presentations. He also serves as reviewer of three medical journals namely Family Physician Inquiries Network (FPIN), Journal of American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM), and HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine. His scholarly work reflects his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and education in the field of family medicine.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Academic Medicine.
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I am deeply passionate about working with and training the next generation of Family Medicine physicians. I find great meaning in mentoring residents, fostering their clinical growth, and helping them develop into compassionate, confident, and well-rounded physicians who can make a lasting impact in their communities. Teaching allows me to continually reflect on and refine my own practice, creating a dynamic environment of shared learning.
At the same time, I take immense pride and fulfillment in caring for my patients. Building long-term relationships, understanding their unique stories, and partnering with them on their health journey is at the heart of what I do. Seeing patients improve not just medically, but in their overall well-being reinforces my commitment to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.